Radiation Safety For Operating Room Technicians

Abstract

Abstract Radiation safety is an important consideration for operating room technicians,
in procedures that involve the use of fluoroscopy or other imaging technologies that emit
ionizing radiation. Radiation safety is essential to safeguard human health, minimize
radiation exposure, optimize medical radiation use, protect the environment, and comply
with regulatory standards. By implementing appropriate safety measures, radiation can
be used safely and responsibly in various fields, balancing the benefits of radiation
applications with the need for protection against potential harm. It is important for
operating room technicians to adhere to radiation safety guidelines and best practices to
protect themselves, their colleagues, and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
Collaboration with radiation safety officers, radiation safety committees, and other
relevant experts can help ensure a culture of safety and ongoing improvement in radiation
safety practices. The aim of this article is to inform the operating room technicians about
radiation, to keep their occupational exposure to a minimum is to help.