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    • Healthcare Safety

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    • Fluoroscopy procedures are increasing in volume and duration, raising concerns about patient and staff radiation exposure.
    • Potential biological damage from diagnostic radiation necessitates a thorough understanding of low-level radiation effects.
    • Current practices in fluoroscopy raise concerns regarding personnel education, skills, and adherence to safety standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the biological effects of low-level radiation exposure during fluoroscopy.
    • To identify educational and skill gaps among fluoroscopy personnel.
    • To assess current certification, privileging, and radiation protection practices in fluoroscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on fluoroscopy radiation exposure.
    • Analysis of educational and training requirements for fluoroscopy personnel.
    • Examination of regulatory guidelines and compliance data for radiation protection.

    Main Results:

    • Low-level radiation can have cumulative biological effects.
    • Significant gaps exist in the education and skills of personnel involved in fluoroscopy.
    • Inconsistent application of radiation protection practices and certification standards were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing educational deficiencies and standardizing certification are crucial for mitigating radiation risks.
    • Enhanced compliance with radiation protection protocols is essential to minimize biological damage.
    • Continuous evaluation and improvement of fluoroscopy practices are needed to ensure patient and staff safety.