Harbor Radiation Precautions: Difference between revisions

(Created page with "* Risk ** Post radiation treatment for Graves, ~30 min exposure at 3' is ~ 1/2 CXR dose of radiation ** Lead vest is not protective * Procedure: ** There should be a '''Complex Care Plan''' pop-up if the procedure was done at Harbor noting the end time for radiation risk ** '''Place stop sign on the patient's door''' ** Have a '''log of staff entering room with entrance and exit time''' (exposure time is cumulative) * Distance ** Stay outside room for history if possible...")
 
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* '''Waste management'''
* '''Waste management'''
** Linens and trash:  EVS should place them in the Radiation Storage Locker on the loading dock
** Linens and trash:  EVS should place them in the Radiation Storage Locker on the loading dock
* Additional Reference Pages
** [[Acute_radiation_syndrome|Acute Radiation Syndrome]]
** [[Radiation_exposure_(disaster)|Radiation Exposure (disaster)]]
** [[Radiation_risk_from_medical_imaging|Background Radiation Risk from Medical Imaging]]

Revision as of 01:34, 5 November 2024

  • Risk
    • Post radiation treatment for Graves, ~30 min exposure at 3' is ~ 1/2 CXR dose of radiation
    • Lead vest is not protective
  • Procedure:
    • There should be a Complex Care Plan pop-up if the procedure was done at Harbor noting the end time for radiation risk
    • Place stop sign on the patient's door
    • Have a log of staff entering room with entrance and exit time (exposure time is cumulative)
  • Distance
    • Stay outside room for history if possible
  • Time
    • Do not linger in the room - get in, then get out
  • Isolation
    • Single patient room, no shared bathroom
    • If admitted, notify patient flow early of the isolation need
  • Waste management
    • Linens and trash: EVS should place them in the Radiation Storage Locker on the loading dock
  • Additional Reference Pages