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Fetal Radiation Exposure Monitoring of Pregnant Employees across Multiple Departments and Areas in a Hospital

Authors: Janet Ching-Mei Feng, Janet Gutierrez, Aylin Ozus, Patricia Svolos

Affiliation: Bellaire High, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Environmental Health & Safety, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, UTHealth McGovern Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Exposure to radiation may become harmful to the fetus depending on the gestational age and absorbed dose. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission states the radiation exposure to the embryo/fetus o...

Improving Patient Safety with MRI Visible Laterality Markers

Authors: Ndey Badjan, Chris Beasley, Issack Boru, Josh Joyner, Erica Owenby, Scott H. Robertson, Nicholas Said

Affiliation: Duke University Health System

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To design MRI-visible laterality markers to boost patient safety by minimizing errors in laterality and subsequent procedures.
Methods:
The markers were made using commercially avail...

Revealing Unseen Risks: Hands-on Technologist Education to Prevent MRI Incidents Using Ferromagnetic Detecting Wands

Authors: Chris Beasley, Ngara Linda Bird, Flora Ivanova, Erin B. Macdonald, Lauren M. Neldner, Beth Reed, Scott H. Robertson

Affiliation: School of Medicine, Duke University, Duke University, Duke University Health System

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a hands-on, data-driven educational program to improve MRI technologists' understanding and effective use of ferromagnetic detecting (FMD) wands.
Methods: A 30-minute interactiv...