An assessment of radiation use, knowledge and concerns in trainee cardiologists in Ireland

Objective To evaluate knowledge, routine use and concerns of trainee cardiologists in the Republic of Ireland regarding radiation use in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Methods We handed out a Radiation Questionnaire to cardiology trainees in February 2020 at the Irish Cardiac Society “Spring Meeting”. The questionnaire assessed radiation protection use amongst trainees and tested knowledge of X-ray basics. Results Many trainees report...