Current state of awareness and safety practices for ionising radiation risks in orthopaedic doctors in Navi Mumbai: an online survey

Background: Radiographic imaging in orthopaedic surgical centers is becoming more common, posing additional risks to the doctors, who become exposed ionising irradiation. As a result, surgeons must have good understanding of radiation hazards. Despite these issues, many specialists do not get basic safety training. A review specialists' understanding, awareness, and routine practices at an academic hospital Navi Mumbai. Methods: After institutional ethical approval, panel experts created online survey comprising multiple-choice questions, which was utilized perform descriptive research. The questionnaire contained several aspects, each assessed practices. research cohort comprised doctors working through our tertiary medical center college. Results: According findings, only 82% respondents were aware dangers associated with fluoroscopy. use lead aprons, thyroid shields, goggles, protective caps 99%, 42%, 25%, respectively. fact that 60% TLD badges. Only 23% those operate inosing Approximately 61% ignorant intermittent fluoroscopy, 85% C-arm tube while device active. Conclusions: vast majority utilise fluoroscopic imagery operating room on daily basis, but they lack in-depth information awareness about security hazards connected this modality. It consequently advised training curriculum be implemented.