Eye lens dose assessment in interventional cardiology

Introduction: Medical professionals performing fluoroscopy guided interventional procedures in cardiology are exposed to a risk of radiation induced cataract, especially if the eye lens dose exceeds annual limit 20 mSv. Aim: The aim current study is measure exposure three departments, analyze relationship between patient and effectiveness lead goggles without side protection. Material methods: Measurements were performed departments with participation 4 cardiologists 6 nurses. was measured EYE-D TM (Radcard) passive dosimeters. Results: For nurses varied from 1.6 mSv 4.3 results 3.2 31.4 reduction factor studied safety protection 1 1.1. Conclusions : There exceeding among depends on workload clinical complexity procedures, as well use devices. Due specifics recommended. for lower than limit, which can be explained larger distance partial shielding by main operator. Lead glasses not recommended because occurs side.