Ali Mohammad Asghar, Salim Bushra, Siddiqui Khalid Maudood, Khan Muhammad Faisal
Department of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Saudi J Anaesth. 2020 Oct-Dec;14(4):459-463. doi: 10.4103/sja.SJA_659_19. Epub 2020 Sep 24.
Ionizing radiation procedures are indispensable in medical clinical practice. Exposure to radiation at any dose could have serious adverse effects. Anesthesiologists working in interventional radiology suites are at a higher risk of radiation exposure than other personnel. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of anesthesiology trainees towards the radiation hazards and current safety practices.
This prospective cross-sectional survey was conducted at the department of anesthesiology at Aga Khan University. All anesthesiology trainees working in the department were given a 12-question paper-based survey after getting ethical review committee approval and informed consent. The questionnaire contained requests for personal demographic data and specific questions regarding radiation protection.
A total of 54 participants were included in this survey. Thirty-two (59.3%) were male, and 22 (40.7%) were female. The average year of experience working in anesthesia of the participants was 2.8 ± 1.65 years (range, one to eight years). Frequency of radiation exposure of 32 (59.3%) participants was 1-5 times per week. Approximately 68.5% (37/54) of participants believed they took adequate precautions for protection against radiation. Only 20.4% (11/54) used both a lead apron and a thyroid shield for prevention of radiation exposure. Most participants using the radiation shield or clothing (70.4%; 38/54) cited concerns about cancer.
A lack of knowledge persists among anesthesiology trainees in our institute regarding the risks associated with ionizing radiation. This study also serves to highlight the need for anesthesiology trainees to protect themselves properly. Radiation dose, hazards, and protection strategies must be included in the basic curriculum of medical colleges.
电离辐射程序在医学临床实践中不可或缺。任何剂量的辐射暴露都可能产生严重的不良影响。在介入放射学手术室工作的麻醉医生比其他人员面临更高的辐射暴露风险。本研究的目的是评估麻醉学实习生对辐射危害和当前安全措施的知识与态度。
这项前瞻性横断面调查在阿迦汗大学麻醉学系进行。在获得伦理审查委员会批准并取得知情同意后，向该系所有工作的麻醉学实习生发放了一份包含12个问题的纸质调查问卷。问卷包含对个人人口统计学数据的询问以及有关辐射防护的具体问题。
本调查共纳入54名参与者。其中32名（59.3%）为男性，22名（40.7%）为女性。参与者麻醉工作的平均年限为2.8±1.65年（范围为1至8年）。32名（59.3%）参与者的辐射暴露频率为每周1至5次。约68.5%（37/54）的参与者认为他们采取了足够的防护措施来预防辐射。只有20.4%（11/54）的人同时使用铅围裙和甲状腺防护器来预防辐射暴露。大多数使用辐射防护器或防护服的参与者（70.4%；38/54）表示担心患癌症。
我们研究所的麻醉学实习生对与电离辐射相关的风险仍然缺乏了解。本研究还强调了麻醉学实习生正确保护自己的必要性。辐射剂量、危害和防护策略必须纳入医学院的基础课程。
