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International Urology and Nephrology
Published in: International Urology and Nephrology 2/2015

01-02-2015 | Urology – Original Paper

How are we protecting ourselves from radiation exposure? A nationwide survey

Authors: Cláudio F. Borges, Ernesto Reggio, Fabio C. Vicentini, Leonardo Oliveira Reis, Gustavo Rossoni Carnelli, Adriano Fregonesi

Published in: International Urology and Nephrology | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

Purpose

We performed a nationwide survey of Brazilian urologists to study behaviors toward radiation exposure and the use of protective and monitoring equipment.

Methods

A 13-question e-mail questionnaire was sent to 4,526 Brazilian urologists; the questions addressed demographic characteristics, radiation exposure, and the utilization of shielding devices and dosimeters. The reasons why these devices were not used were also investigated.

Results

A total of 332 completed questionnaires were analyzed (7.3 %); the median age of the respondents was 43.3 ± 10.8 years. Lead aprons and thyroid protection are utilized in every procedure by 84.4 and 53.89 % of respondents, respectively. Protective eyeglasses are never used by 72.12 % of the respondents. Older urologists were more likely not to use adequate protection. Of the urologists who responded, 76.42 % never use dosimeters.

Conclusion

This study shows an unsatisfactory utilization of radiation-shielding devices and dosimeters, revealing a low compliance to the as low as reasonably achievable principle among Brazilian urologists.
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Metadata
Title
How are we protecting ourselves from radiation exposure? A nationwide survey
Authors
Cláudio F. Borges
Ernesto Reggio
Fabio C. Vicentini
Leonardo Oliveira Reis
Gustavo Rossoni Carnelli
Adriano Fregonesi
Publication date
01-02-2015
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
International Urology and Nephrology / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0301-1623
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2584
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-014-0882-z

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