Use of Disposable Radiation-Absorbing Surgical Drapes Results in Significant Dose Reduction During EVAR Procedures

Resistance of disposable drapes to bacterial penetration.

PURPOSE To test the bacterial penetrability of disposable non-woven drapes used specifically for total hip arthroplasty. METHODS 12 round agar plates were inoculated with 107 colony-forming units/ml of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) and incubated in air at 37 degrees Celsius for 18 hours to obtain a semi-confluent growth of organisms. Six brands of disposable drapes were tested; each ...

Radiation Dose Reduction Techniques in the Workplace

The principal objective of radiation protec­tion is to ensure that the dose received by any individual does not exceed the applicable M.P.D. values.We will discuss in this paper the presents recommendations and technical information related to the design and installation of struc­tural shielding with taking into account the concept of Maximum Permissible Dose equi­valent (MPDl as expressed and ...

How to Reduce Radiation Exposure During EVAR

During the last 2 decades, technical improvements in biomaterials have enabled minimally invasive treatment of most vascular diseases. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is now a large part of vascular surgeons’ daily practice. Initially reserved for high-risk patients and expert centers, EVAR is now commonly performed as the first-line treatment in most hospitals. However, these procedures re...

Factors Influencing Radiation Use During Fluoroscopic Procedures

Use of plastic adhesive drapes during surgery for preventing surgical site infection.

BACKGROUND Surgical site infection has been estimated to occur in about 15% of clean surgery and 30% of contaminated surgery cases. Using plastic adhesive drapes to protect the wound from organisms that may be present on the surrounding skin during surgery is one strategy used to prevent surgical site infection. Results from non-randomised studies have produced conflicting results about the eff...