Career Exposure in the Cath Lab - Video Lesson

Career Exposure in the Cath Lab Everyday, interventonalists and their staff put themselves in harm's way while caring for patients in the cath lab. Cumulative exposure to radiation can have devastating effects. On any given day, exposure to cath lab staff seems low compared to the patient. Technician Daily Exposure Level: 0.022 mSv Physician Daily Exposure Level: 0.045 mSv Patient Daily Exposure Level: 8-16 mSv However, over a career, that exposure becomes significantly higher than you might expect. Total Lifetime Technician Exposure Level: 108 mSv Total Lifetime Physician Exposure Level: 45 mSv Total Lifetime Patient Exposure Level: 8-16 mSv Interventionalists have the highest rates of radiation exposure of all medical professionals. As a result, they are facing serious occupational health risks including cataracts, brain tumors, and other cancers. RSIF Organization for Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy orsif.org