Scatter Radiation Exposure During Coronary Procedures - The Occupational SCAtter Radiation Registry

Launched by PARACELSUS MEDICAL UNIVERSITY · Jun 29, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, known as the Occupational SCAtter Radiation Registry, is studying exposure to scatter radiation during heart procedures, specifically those involving coronary arteries. Scatter radiation is the radiation that spreads out from the primary source, which in this case, is the X-ray equipment used during procedures like coronary angiography and interventions. The goal of the study is to collect data on how much scatter radiation healthcare workers receive during these procedures, identify factors that lead to higher exposure, and evaluate new protective devices that can help keep them safe.

To participate in this trial, patients need to be scheduled for a coronary angiography or a procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), which can be done for both urgent and planned cases. Participants will be monitored using special devices worn by the medical staff that measure radiation exposure throughout the procedure. If you meet the eligibility criteria, including having at least four of these measuring devices in place, you may be able to contribute valuable data that could help improve safety standards for healthcare workers during heart procedures.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient scheduled for coronary angiography
• • Diagnostic procedure and PCI
• • Acute and elective procedures
• • Standard percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) interventions
• • Chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions
• • Set of at least 4 personal digital live dosimeters (PDL) worn by operator and sterile assistant for the entire duration of the procedure
• • Staff (operators and assistants) instructed on PDL positioning prior to procedure
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Less than 4 PDL present during the procedure
• • Incomplete data recording by at least 1 PDL
• • PDL data cannot be unambiguously assigned to a specific procedure or a specific anatomical recording site
• • Exchange of operator or assistant during procedure without transfer of all PDL