Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography and Fluoroscopy

Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography and Fluoroscopy

On completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1- Radiation Safety in Digital Radiography

  • Describe the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation
  • Explain the factors affecting dose in digital radiography
  • Outline six optimization strategies in digital radiography
  • Explore the use of DRLs as a tool in dose optimization in digital radiography
  • Explain the current status of gonadal shielding in digital radiography

2- Radiation Safety in Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology

  • Explain the factors affecting radiation doses in Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology
  • Explore optimization Strategies in Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology

3- Effects of Low Dose Ionizing Radiation (LDIR) on Immune System

  • Explore the literature of LDIR
  • Explain the biological effects of LDIR with a focus on non-targeted effects (NTEs).