2022-2024 Radiation Safety in Digital Fluoroscopy: From Principle to Image Wisely and Gently

Thursday, September 1, 2022, 12:00 AM - Saturday, August 31, 2024, 11:59 PM, Online


This module provides learners with a review of the technical considerations that should be part of performing any fluoroscopically guided procedure. This online activity meets California educational requirements for physicians who hold radiation Operator & Supervisor Permits, and provides 1 of 4 CME credits in radiation safety for the clinical uses of fluoroscopy that are currently required every two years to retain the Fluoroscopy Operator and Supervisor Permit.

Fluoroscopically guided procedures provide both clinical and economic benefits to patients. This collection of four modules present current information on avoiding radiation-induced tissue reactions, which while uncommon can be catastrophic and continue to occur. By updating clinicians with the most current guidelines and recommendations, including imaging wisely and gently, these injuries should never be a surprise to either operator or patient. Monitoring and controlling radiation dose during the procedure and using dose information for continuous benefit-risk analysis is essential. In instances where injury is unavoidable, its magnitude can be minimized assuming appropriate actions are taken before, during, and after each use.

This CME activity is designed for physicians affiliated with Cedars-Sinai who hold a California radiation supervisor & operator permit.

1. Describe the essential components and safe operation of fluoroscopic equipment
2. Recognize the proper techniques of safe fluoroscopic equipment use for patients and staff in all clinical scenarios
3. Apply patient safety recommendations during extended fluoroscopic procedures to avoid potential skin burns
4. Discuss radiation biology and physics and the implications for the clinical use of fluoroscopy

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (1.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.