This month’s journal-based CME article is titled "Radiation-Shielding Devices: The Best Combination for Spinal Interventional Procedures".This is a single center prospective experimental study on the effects of radiation shielding tools when used in combination during simulated spinal procedures, using an anthropomorphic phantom physician.
This program is designed to meet the educational needs of interventional radiologists, nurses, techs, and trainees at all levels with special interest in mitigating exposure to radiation during interventional procedures.To receive CME credit for this journal-based CME activity, participants must read the journal article and score 75% or better on the post test. Participants will have three opportunities to score 75% or better.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this journal-based CME activity, learners should be able to:
- Discuss the effectiveness of different types of protection techniques and personal protective equipment (PPE) for radiation shielding.
- Understand which combination has the highest radiation protection efficiency (RPE)
- Help interventionalists prioritize radiation protection strategies for spinal and other procedures.
Authors
JVIR CME Editor
Daniel Sheeran, MD
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Authors
Young Seok Ji
Hyuk Chan Kwon
Eun Kyul Park
Woong Ki Han
Francis Sahngun Nahm
Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SIR designates this education activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.