European consensus on patient contact shielding

• DOI: 10.1186/s13244-021-01085-4
• Publication Date: 2021-12-23T02:16:02Z
• Authors: Peter Hiles; Patrick Gilligan; John Damilakis; Eric Briers; Cristian Candela-...; Dario Faj; Shane Foley; Guy Frija; Claudio Granata; Hugo de las Heras...; Ruben Pauwels; Marta Sans Merce; Georgios Simantir...; Eliseo Vano
• Keywords: Neuroradiology; Interventional radiology

Patient contact shielding has been in use for many years radiology departments order to reduce the effects and risks of ionising radiation on certain organs. New technologies projection imaging CT scanning such as digital receptors automatic exposure control systems have reduced doses improved image consistency. These changes a greater understanding both benefits from led review radiology. A number professional bodies already issued guidance this regard. This paper represents current consensus view main involved safety Europe: European Federation Organisations Medical Physics, Radiographer Societies, Society Radiology, Paediatric EuroSafe Imaging, Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS), Academy DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology (EADMFR). It is based expert recommendations Gonad Shielding (GAPS) formed with purpose developing area. The are intended be clear easy use. They guidance, they developed using multidisciplinary team approach. recognised that regulations, custom practice vary widely patient Europe it hoped these will inform change management program benefit patients staff.