Author(s):
Ripal kiranbhai Vaishnav, Sudeshna Banerjee, Jeenath Justin Doss. K.
Email(s):
vaishnavripal2097@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/ijnmr.2025.38 
Address:
Ripal kiranbhai Vaishnav, Sudeshna Banerjee, Jeenath Justin Doss. K.
Shri Anand Institute of Nursing, Opp. Ghanteshwar Park, b/h Sainik Society, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot - 360006.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 4,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Occupational radiation exposure is a major concern for cardiac catheterization laboratory workers. Radiation has no minimum safety threshold and its adverse effects occur in a linear, dose-dependent risk. The trend towards more minimally invasive procedures in the past few decades has resulted in an exponential growth in fluoroscopy-guided catheter-based cardiology procedures. As these techniques are becoming more commonly used and developed, the adverse effects of radiation exposure to the patient, operator, and ancillary staff have been a subject of concern. Staff education and training, radiation dose monitoring, ensuring use of proper personal protective equipment, employment of shields, and various procedural techniques in minimizing radiation must always be diligently employed. Radiation exposure in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) is an occupational hazard that predisposes health care workers to the development of adverse health effects such as cataracts, cancer, infertility and many more.
Cite this article:
Ripal kiranbhai Vaishnav, Sudeshna Banerjee, Jeenath Justin Doss. K.. A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge regarding side effects of Radiation among nurses working in Cath-Lab in selected hospitals of Ahmedabad. A and V Pub International Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025; 4(4):205-8. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2025.38
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Ripal kiranbhai Vaishnav, Sudeshna Banerjee, Jeenath Justin Doss. K.. A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge regarding side effects of Radiation among nurses working in Cath-Lab in selected hospitals of Ahmedabad. A and V Pub International Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025; 4(4):205-8. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2025.38 Available on: https://ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-4-4-4
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