Radiation Safety for Operators and Patients-JSCAI Innovation Spotlight: Radiation Protection in the Cath Lab

JSCAI Innovation Spotlight: Radiation Protection in the Cath Lab

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The speaker argues that current radiation limits in cath labs may not be enough, citing evidence that even low exposure can increase cancer risk and cause DNA damage. They describe studies of protective devices, PROTEGO and RAMPART, which dramatically reduced or even eliminated radiation exposure for operators and the entire cath lab team during PCI, structural heart, and TAVR procedures. They also note that traditional lead protection contributes to chronic spinal and workplace injuries. Overall, the speaker suggests cath labs may soon achieve zero radiation and potentially zero lead use through these new shielding technologies.

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Ryan D. Madder, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

radiation exposure

cath lab shielding

PROTEGO

RAMPART

lead protection