02.06.2023
Within the scope of scientific and methodical cooperation with the Institute of Medical Radiology and Oncology named after S.P. Associate Professor Liliya Averyanova of the Grigoriev National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine was invited to participate in the IAEA-Argonne International Workshop on Radiation Protection Optimization in Fluoroscopy Guided Interventional Procedures, Houston, Texas, USA, which took place on May 22-26, 2023 This training workshop was supported by the United States Government and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The purpose of the workshop is to enhance participants’ knowledge of safety standards and good practice regarding radiation protection of patients and staff in image guided interventional procedures, as well as to support the improvement of their practical skills and competence in the field.
The workshop will include presentations and exercises, participants will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to manage patient and staff dose and image quality in FGI procedures. They will learn about components to be in place in order to optimize procedures, including:
- selection of design features of a fluoroscopy system consistent with the intended clinical use;
- proper configuration and exposure setting optimization at the time of commissioning of the system, tailored to the clinical tasks and required image quality;
- setting a comprehensive quality assurance and patient dose monitoring programme;
- optimal use of the available equipment features and settings by the operators to reduce exposure to patient and staff.
The prevention and treatment of tissue reactions and setting up a follow-up programme was also discussed.
The knowledge and experience gained will allow the BME Department, together with IMRO specialists, to implement measures to implement a comprehensive quality assurance programme for fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures in Ukraine, to develop software and hardware to improve staff training and optimal planning of interventional procedures, as well as means of remote monitoring of radiation damage in patients.
The results achieved will be implemented in the practice of medical institutions in Ukraine, which will contribute to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good health and well-being.
