Engineering

Ecology

Biology

Surgery

Thermoluminescent Dosimetry

Dosimetry

Medical emergency

Radiation protection

Radiation exposure

Occupational exposure

Trunk

Cardiac catheterization

Dosimeter

Medicine

Thermoluminescent dosimeter

Nuclear medicine

Technician

Electrical engineering

Radiology

The authors studied the radiation exposure to personnel in the examining room during a complete cardiac catheterization procedure. Commercial film badges and thermoluminescent LiF wafers were worn at several anatomical sites. Data on the examining physician alone indicate an exposure of 50 mrems to the trunk area during a complete cardiac procedure. Exposure levels for 2 attending physicians, a nurse, and a technician are also given.

Radiation Exposure to Personnel During Cardiac Catheterization