Transcription of Chapter 2: Radiation protection concepts and principles
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Chapter 2: Radiation protection concepts and principles
COMMUNICATING Radiation RISKS IN PAEDIATRIC IMAGING InformatIon to support healthcare dIscussIons about benefIt and rIsk / 29 COMMUNICATING Radiation RISKS IN PAEDIATRIC IMAGING InformatIon to support healthcare dIscussIons about benefIt and rIsk / 29 Chapter 2: Radiation protection concepts and principlesNew health technologies and medical devices using ionizing Radiation have led to major improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. However, inappropriate or unskilled use of such technologies and devices can lead to unnecessary or unintended exposures and potential health hazards to patients and staff. When establishing a risk benefit dialogue about paediatric imaging it is important to communicate that risks can be controlled and that benefits can be maximized by selecting an appropriate procedure and using methods to reduce patient exposure without reducing clinical effectiveness.
In the context of the system of radiation protection, optimization signifies keeping doses “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA). In particular for medical imaging, ALARA means de- Low awareness of radiation doses & associated risks Appropriateness criteria/imaging referral guidelines not available or ignored
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