El desinterés sobre los efectos de la radiación ionizante y su relación con el uso incorrecto de los elementos de radioprotección, por parte del personal de salud interviniente en los quirófanos de los hospitales de la ciudad de Bahía Blanca
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2024
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Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Bahía Blanca
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En el entorno médico, el uso de radiación ionizante es una herramienta invaluable para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de diversas condiciones de salud. Sin embargo, su aplicación conlleva riesgos potenciales para el personal de salud ocupacionalmente expuesto, lo que hace imprescindible la adopción adecuada de medidas de protección radiológica. En este contexto, se llevó a cabo la presente investigación.
Objetivo: Determinar el cumplimiento del uso de los elementos de radioprotección por parte del personal ocupacionalmente expuesto en quirófano donde se utilizan radiaciones ionizantes en los diferentes hospitales de la ciudad de Bahía Blanca.
Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo observacional, de diseño transversal, prospectivo, a través de un cuestionario distribuido entre técnicos/as radiólogo/as, médicos/as cirujanos/as, médicos/as ayudantes, licenciados/as en producción de bioimágenes, instrumentistas, enfermeros/as y anestesistas, participaron en total 164 personas.
Resultados: el 98,8% del personal de salud ocupacionalmente expuesto a radiaciones ionizantes manifiesta tener conocimiento sobre las mismas y los elementos de radioprotección personal. Además el 97,6%, indicó tener conocimiento sobre los efectos que produce la radiación ionizante. Solo el 34,8% de la muestra, utiliza siempre los elementos de radioprotección disponibles en el quirófano. Los técnicos/as radiólogos/as y licenciados/as en bioimágenes muestran los porcentajes más altos de uso adecuado, mientras que los anestesistas y algunos otros profesionales muestran tasas más bajas de adhesión constante a las medidas de protección radiológica. El 43%. de los profesionales que rechazan el uso de elementos de protección radiológica justifican su decisión alegando que ya han tenido hijos y, por lo tanto, consideran que no es necesario usar elementos de radioprotección.
In the medical setting, the use of ionizing radiation is an invaluable tool for the diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions. However, its application carries potential risks for occupationally exposed health personnel, which makes it essential to adopt adequate radiation protection measures. In this context, the present investigation was carried out. Objective: To determine compliance with the use of radioprotection elements by occupationally exposed personnel in the operating room where ionizing radiation is used in different hospitals in the city of Bahía Blanca. Materials and methods: a descriptive, observational, cross-sectional, prospective study was carried out through a questionnaire distributed among radiologists, surgeons, medical assistants, bioimaging graduates, instrumentalists, nurses. and anesthetists, a total of 164 people participated. Results: 98.8% of health personnel occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation clearly have knowledge about them and the elements of personal radiation protection. In addition, 97.6% emphasize having knowledge about the effects produced by ionizing radiation. Only 34.8% of the sample always used the radioprotection elements available in the operating room. Radiologic technicians and bioimaging graduates show the highest percentages of appropriate use, while anesthetists and some other professionals show lower rates of consistent adherence to radiation protection measures. 43%. of the professionals who reject the use of radiation protection elements justify their decision by claiming that they have already had children and, therefore, they consider that it is not necessary to use radiation protection elements.
In the medical setting, the use of ionizing radiation is an invaluable tool for the diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions. However, its application carries potential risks for occupationally exposed health personnel, which makes it essential to adopt adequate radiation protection measures. In this context, the present investigation was carried out. Objective: To determine compliance with the use of radioprotection elements by occupationally exposed personnel in the operating room where ionizing radiation is used in different hospitals in the city of Bahía Blanca. Materials and methods: a descriptive, observational, cross-sectional, prospective study was carried out through a questionnaire distributed among radiologists, surgeons, medical assistants, bioimaging graduates, instrumentalists, nurses. and anesthetists, a total of 164 people participated. Results: 98.8% of health personnel occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation clearly have knowledge about them and the elements of personal radiation protection. In addition, 97.6% emphasize having knowledge about the effects produced by ionizing radiation. Only 34.8% of the sample always used the radioprotection elements available in the operating room. Radiologic technicians and bioimaging graduates show the highest percentages of appropriate use, while anesthetists and some other professionals show lower rates of consistent adherence to radiation protection measures. 43%. of the professionals who reject the use of radiation protection elements justify their decision by claiming that they have already had children and, therefore, they consider that it is not necessary to use radiation protection elements.
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Radiaciones ionizantes, Radioprotección, Quirófano, Ionizing radiation, Radioprotection, Operating room
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