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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 14, 2015; 21(6): 1900-1906
Published online Feb 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i6.1900
Published online Feb 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i6.1900
Table 3 ALARA principles
| ALARA principles | |
| Keep the patient away from the radiation source | Use fluorosave instead of acquisition images |
| Keep the detector close to the patient | Keep angulation to a minimum |
| Lower the exposure rate (PPS) | Add 0.1 mm Cu filtration for all protocols |
| Use lowest needed magnification | Step back during acquisition |
| Use collimation | Use personal protective equipment |
| Limit fluoroscopy on-time | Use lead shielding on the fluoroscopy unit |
- Citation: Kachaamy T, Harrison E, Pannala R, Pavlicek W, Crowell MD, Faigel DO. Measures of patient radiation exposure during endoscopic retrograde cholangiography: Beyond fluoroscopy time. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(6): 1900-1906
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i6/1900.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i6.1900