Assistant Professor of Cardiology North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Presentation Description / Summary: Fluoroscopy is an invaluable tool to guide veterinary interventional procedures; however it comes with inherent occupational health risks. This lecture will focus on the principles and practices of radiation safety to protect veterinary interventionalists from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation. Attendees will gain an understanding of the biological effects of radiation and a review of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles along with practical strategies to mitigate dose during fluoroscopically guided procedures. Whether you're new to interventional radiology or seeking to enhance your radiation safety protocols, this session will provide critical insights to help you beam with caution.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the occupational health risks associated with performing fluoroscopically guided veterinary procedures.
Understand the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles—time, distance, and shielding—and their role in minimizing radiation exposure.
Apply practical radiation safety techniques to reduce radiation dose and enhance protection for veterinary interventionalists and personnel during fluoroscopically guided procedures.
