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Radiation Safety Considerations in Interventional Fluoroscopy

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Interventional fluoroscopy can be a significant source of exposure to ionizing radiation within the healthcare setting; however, with a basic understanding of radiation physics and protection this hazard can be effectively managed and appropriately prioritized within the clinic.

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Talmadge, M.C. (2020). Radiation Safety Considerations in Interventional Fluoroscopy. In: Gross, K. (eds) Advanced Practice and Leadership in Radiology Nursing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32679-1_12

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