Abstract
The purpose of the survey was to evaluate physician's and authorities policies and clinical practices when using occupational X-ray during ablation procedures and device implantation. This survey shows infrequent use of lead gloves, radiation absorbing pads, and lead glass cabins, but increasing use of three-dimensional mapping systems to decrease X-ray radiation hazards. Digital fluoroscopy with decreased frame rate is not used by approximately one-third of responding centres.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 444-446 |
Journal | EP Europace |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- Catheter ablation
- Pacing
- Fluoroscopy
- Radiation dose