Management of occupational exposure for pregnant employee in diagnostic radiology
Department of Radiological Sciences, Collage of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, KSA, P.O.Box 1989 KSA.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 12(03), 075–082
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2021.12.3.0663
Publication history:
Received on 30 October 2021; revised on 02 December 2021; accepted on 04 December 2021
Abstract:
Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation can occur in a range of industries, medical institutions, educational and research establishments. Most radiation protection programs, regulations and guidance apply specific restrictions to the occupational exposure of pregnant workers. Both worker and the employer carry responsibility towards safety. The pregnant worker and her conceptus are best protected in a facility that uses best practices for radiation safety.
This article reviews was aimed to notify radiology managers and technologists in their management with pregnant workers. The paper describes conceptus doses for worker that are associated with radiology practice, reviews the risks and effects of in utero irradiation, and summarizes the current international and professional organizations policies, guidelines and practical aspects regarding the diagnostic radiologic examinations.
Conclusion: careful planning, and minimization of radiation dose by engaging proper radiation safety measures as needed, can allow medical staff to perform duties and normal activities without incurring significant risks to the fetus.
Keywords:
Occupational exposure; Pregnancy; Conceptus; Protection; Effective dose
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