Lead Cap Use in Interventional Cardiology: Time to Protect Our Head in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory?

Background: Radiation exposure is an occupational hazard for interventional cardiologists and cardiac catheterisation laboratory staff that can manifest with serious long-term health consequences. Personal protective equipment, including lead jackets and glasses, is common, but the use of radiation...

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Published in:Interventional cardiology (London) 2023-01, Vol.18
Main Authors: Sattar, Yasar, Sengodan, Prasanna M, Cheema, Mustafa Sajjad, Javed, Nismat, Ashraf, Shoaib, Fakhra, Sadaf, Alharbi, Anas, Syed, Moinuddin, Alam, Mahboob, Elgendy, Islam Y, Haleem, Affan, Kawsara, Akram, Alraies, M. Chadi, Daggubati, Ramesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Catheterization
Coronary
Equipment and supplies
Laboratories
Laboratory equipment
Radiation
Safety equipment
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Summary:Background: Radiation exposure is an occupational hazard for interventional cardiologists and cardiac catheterisation laboratory staff that can manifest with serious long-term health consequences. Personal protective equipment, including lead jackets and glasses, is common, but the use of radiation protective lead caps is inconsistent. Methods: A systematic review qualitative assessment of five observational studies using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines protocol was performed. Results: It was concluded that lead caps significantly reduce radiation exposure to the head, even when a ceiling-mounted lead shield was present. Conclusion: Although newer protective systems are being studied and introduced, tools, such as lead caps, need to be strongly considered and employed in the catheterisation laboratory as mainstay personal protective equipment.
ISSN:1756-1477
1756-1477
DOI:10.15420/icr.2023.10