Ionising radiation is a recognised occupational hazard in interventional cardiology. This prospective, randomised trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of additional radiation protection by existing devices but with a different use, specifically the use of medical lead aprons (designed and used to be worn by the medical and nursing staff for radiation protection) covering the patient's lower abdominal and pelvic area during transradial coronary angiography and angioplasty. The intervention's efficacy will be assessed by measuring the reduction in operator radiation exposure and determining the impact of various clinical and procedural factors.
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Effectiveness of Patient-Applied Pelvic Shielding in Reducing Operator Radiation Exposure During Transradial Coronary Procedures
Timeframe: During the transradial coronary procedure, measured from the start to the completion of fluoroscopy.
Effectiveness of Patient-Applied Pelvic Shielding in Reducing Operator Radiation Exposure During Transradial Coronary Procedures
Timeframe: During the transradial coronary procedure, measured from the start to the completion of fluoroscopy.