Video Swallow Protocol
At FLUG 2017 Hazel Gray from Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust presented her work on the effects of higher pulse rates on radiation dose and detection of aspiration and penetration in video fluoroscopy. For full details please refer to the slides that Hazel presented at FLUG 2017 which are available for members to view.
Hazel has kindly agreed to share their protocol which is available below.
We would ask that if any members do make use of Hazel’s protocol that they kindly contact her directly. FLUG officers can provide contact details on request.
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IAEA Radiation Protection of Patients
The International Atomic Energy Agency have a Radiation Protection of Patients unit which produces posters, videos and other resources. You can find more details on their website.
They have a pair of posters specifically for interventional fluoroscopy; one for patient safety and one for staff safety.
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EUTEMPE Interventional Course
EUTEMPE are running a training module on "High dose X-ray procedures in Interventional Radiology and Cardiology: establishment of robust protocols for patient and staff dose". Check the EUTEMPE website for more information....
Screening PPE – by BIR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW64MwvG8Vc
Posters about wearing PPE, as well as the BIR's PPE publication are available on the BIR Publications website....
PPE Care and Storage – by BIR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRO2tVWHXUc
Posters about wearing PPE, as well as the BIR's PPE publication are available on the BIR Publications website....
PPE Wear and Fit – by BIR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSFcARkTYDo
Posters about wearing PPE, as well as the BIR's PPE publication are available on the BIR Publications website....
Dose Awareness Matters – by Cydar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz4bQWb_6dE...