Interventional Radiology and Risk Management in Healthcare: A Deep Dive into Brazilian Guidelines and Emerging Technologies

This article discusses the growing importance of interventional radiology, cardiology, and neuroradiology in healthcare, particularly for diagnosis and therapy. With a focus on Brazil, it highlights how complex procedures and high exposure to radiation necessitate robust risk analysis and adequate radiation protection measures. The National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) and the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) lay down specific guidelines for ensuring the safety of Occupationally Exposed Individuals (OEIs). Furthermore, the paper introduces the 'Toolkit for Safety Assessment' (TOKSA), which employs Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) techniques, to minimize risks in intervention rooms. Key insights include the need for proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), managing radiation exposure to avoid exceeding legal limits, and preventing radio-induced cataracts in healthcare professionals.

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Applicability of 'Toolkit for Safety Assessment' tool to interventional radiology using probabilistic risk assessment techniques
A L Raso5,1, R Lopes2, F Leyton3, E Neves4, E J Ribeiro1, V Vasconcelos1 and M S Nogueira1

Published 25 September 2023 • © 2023 Society for Radiological Protection. Published on behalf of SRP by IOP Publishing
Journal of Radiological Protection, Volume 43, Number 3
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6498/acfa0a