Optimization of Radiation Protection in Pediatric Interventional Radiology in Latin America and the Caribbean: Development, Advancements, Challenges and Achievements of the OPRIPALC Program

This article presents the development, advancements, challenges and achievements of the “Optimization of Protection in Pediatric Interventional Radiology in Latin America and the Caribbean” (OPRIPALC) program. This international initiative is led by the World Health Organization, the Pan American He...

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Published in:	Children
Main Authors:	Carlos Ubeda, Elise Vano, María Perez, Pablo Jimenez, Emilie van Deventer, Raúl Ramirez, Alejandro Nader, Patricia Miranda
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Subjects:	radiological protection optimization interventional procedures pediatrics diagnostic reference levels
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/12/1858

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