Radiation Overuse in Intensive Care Units.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Tomography Pub Date : 2024-01-29 DOI:10.3390/tomography10020015

Chiara Zanon, Costanza Bini, Alessandro Toniolo, Tommaso Benetti, Emilio Quaia

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Abstract

Radiological imaging is essential for acute patient management in Intensive Care Units (ICUs); however, it introduces the risk of exposure to ionizing radiation. This review synthesizes research on radiation exposure in ICU settings, highlighting its rise during the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise in repetitive imaging. Our analysis extends to radiation safety thresholds, revealing that some ICU patients exceed the diagnostic reference level, emphasizing the need to balance diagnostic utility against potential long-term risks, such as cancer. Prospective studies have demonstrated an increase in the median cumulative effective dose in patients with trauma over time, prompting calls for improved awareness and monitoring. Moreover, innovative dose-reduction strategies and optimized protocols, especially in neuro-ICUs, promise to mitigate these risks. This review highlights the essential but risky role of radiological imaging in critical care. It advocates for rigorous radiation management protocols to safeguard patient health while ensuring the continuity of high-quality medical care.

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重症监护室辐射过度使用。

放射成像对重症监护病房（ICU）的急症患者管理至关重要，但它也带来了电离辐射暴露的风险。本综述综合了 ICU 环境中的辐射暴露研究，强调了 COVID-19 大流行期间辐射暴露的增加以及重复成像的增加。我们的分析延伸到辐射安全阈值，揭示了一些重症监护室患者的辐射量超过了诊断参考水平，强调了平衡诊断效用与潜在长期风险（如癌症）的必要性。前瞻性研究表明，随着时间的推移，外伤患者的累积有效剂量中位数会增加，这促使人们呼吁提高对辐射的认识并加强监测。此外，创新的剂量降低策略和优化方案（尤其是在神经重症监护室）有望降低这些风险。本综述强调了放射成像在重症监护中的重要作用，但也存在风险。它提倡制定严格的辐射管理规程，以保障患者的健康，同时确保高质量医疗护理的连续性。

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Tomography Medicine-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

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2.70

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10.50%

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222

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