Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Volume 6
Length 24:00
In this video, Dr. Gordon, better known as Brad, stops by to chat with the radiation physicist, Dr. Dan McBrayer, about radiation safety in the catheterization lab. Brad asks a number of questions on the pretext that he is being asked the same questions by his fiance's younger brother concerning the area where Brad will be spending much of his day, the cardiac catheterization lab. Dan helps his friend out by explaining to him units of radiation dose, personnel occupational limits, methods and devices used to measure these doses, risk from low levels of radiation, ALARA; and the all important time, distance and shielding. He shows Brad the x-ray machine, where the primary beam emerges, the radiation levels in various parts of the room during a typical procedure, and the concept of scatter. They finally demonstrate the protective clothing that should be worn and the optimal placement of personnel monitoring devices.
Like other volumes, this volume also includes materials in addition to the video tape. An attractive book contains a test covering the material presented in the video, along with answer keys. A short answer key is included providing the correct answer and, for use by the trainee, a more detailed answer key explains why the wrong answer choices are incorrect. In addition, you will find sign-up sheets, general safety procedures, a glossary providing definitions of terms used in the video, a bibliography suggesting additional reading material, certificates and information pertaining to important regulations and state agencies. The test has become an attractive feature because of the increasing compliance requirements regarding documentation of in-service education along with some evidence that the trainee has retained some understanding of the material presented. The accompanying teaching guide assists the trainer by providing methods that can be used to effectively present the material.
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