The hidden risk of ionizing radiation in the operating room: a survey among 258 orthopaedic surgeons in Brazil

The hidden risk of ionizing radiation in the operating room: a survey among 258 orthopaedic surgeons in Brazil

Abstract Background This study aims to assess orthopaedic surgeon knowledge in Brazil about ionizing radiation and its health implications on surgical teams and patients. Methods A 15-question survey on theoretical and practical concepts of ionizing radiation was administered during the 23rd Brazili...

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Main Authors: Robinson Esteves Pires, Igor Guedes Nogueira Reis, Ângelo Ribeiro Vaz de Faria, Vincenzo Giordano, Pedro José Labronici, William Dias Belangero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:
Radiation exposure
Ionizing radiation
Radiation
Orthopedics
Scatter radiation
Radiation protection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13037-020-00238-6

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