Radiation Safety Practices Among Anesthesia Providers: A Multi-Site Observational Pilot Study

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Journal of Radiology Nursing Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.08.003

Jaime Spinella DNAP, CRNA , Jenna Spinella DNAP, CRNA , Haley Claudio DNAP, CRNA , Megan McAuliffe DNP, CRNA , Nancy Crowell PHD , Crystal O'Guin DNP, CRNA , Mary Scott-Herring DNP, MS, CRNA , Katherine Thorpe DNAP, CRNA

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Abstract

Background

The utilization of ionizing radiation has become a cornerstone of modern-day health care. Subsequently, anesthesia providers are susceptible to ionizing radiation exposure in the workplace.

Purpose

The purpose of this pilot study was to assess anesthesia providers’ compliance with radiation safety precautions within the operating rooms at 3 Mid-Atlantic suburban hospitals.

Methods

The researchers observed anesthesia personnel over a 2-week period. Education regarding recommended safety precautions was then provided to anesthesia personnel, and an additional 2-week postintervention observation period was conducted to assess whether radiation safety practices changed.

Results

Before the intervention, 19 (82.6%) study participants were compliant with radiation safety practices, and nearly all participants (n = 22, 95.7%) were compliant postintervention. The researchers identified several potential limitations and opportunities to further this discussion.

Conclusions

The researchers believe that standardizing radiation safety education and practices among anesthesia providers poses a potential area for quality improvement.

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Journal of Radiology Nursing Nursing-Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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57 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain , and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care provides.