Radiation safety for the cardiac sonographer: Recommendations of the radiation safety writing group for the council on cardiovascular sonography of the American society of echocardiography

摘要

Dramatic advances in the practice of cardiovascular medicine have been paralleled by and made possible in part through similarly dramatic advances in the field of cardiac ultrasound. Cardiac ultrasound maintains a paramount role in daily practice essential for diagnosis and management. Echocardiography offers high sensitivity, portability, and lower cost compared with other imaging modalities, without the potential risks associated with ionizing radiation. Cardiac sonographers are increasingly requested to perform examinations on patients undergoing multiple procedures in rapid succession while hospitalized or in outpatient facilities.