Karl Barbara,  Sammet Christina,  Maher Caitlin

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-015 (T)

The goal of this study was to develop and share a consistent policy and procedure for the appropriate use of patient shielding in the pediatric environment. Education was developed to increase the level of awareness and skill sets to properly shield, or not shield, pediatric patients. The education was distributed to adult affiliated hospitals and within our institution to ensure consistency of care and safety measures. Read More

Authors:  Karl Barbara , Sammet Christina , Maher Caitlin

Keywords:  shielding, pediatric

Sellers Emily,  Marshall Emily,  Lu Zheng Feng,  Reiser Ingrid,  Ong Seng,  Feinstein Kate

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-031

Gonadal shielding is currently the standard of care in most radiology practices with gonadal shielding occurring many times throughout the day in practices worldwide. Currently, the utility of gonadal shielding is being widely debated. The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) recently published a policy recommending the discontinuation of shielding which was then endorsed by the American College of Radiology (ACR). However, other professional societies as well as many state regulations still recommend the use of gonadal shielding. This educational exhibit will outline the benefits as well as the risks involved in gonadal shielding that are currently being debated. It will also include how to identify the various imaging artifacts which can result from gonadal shielding. We will then discuss the best practices we use at our institution for gonadal shielding, including how to work closely with our radiology technologist colleagues to reduce artifact and radiation dose in order to help mitigate the negative consequences of gonadal shielding while maximizing the benefits. Read More

Authors:  Sellers Emily , Marshall Emily , Lu Zheng Feng , Reiser Ingrid , Ong Seng , Feinstein Kate

Keywords:  Shielding, Radiation