Interventionalists in the cathlab are exposed to 3 differents types of risks due to radiation exposure:
Health effects, which are directly related to the absorbed radiation dose and the severity of the effect increases as the dose increases.For example, burns on the skin related to prolonged exposure to X-rays.
Effect of ionizing radiation on the human body that occurs by chance, usually without a dose threshold. The probability of occurrence of stochastic effects is proportional to the dose, but the severity of the effect is independent of the dose received. It includes genetic effects (genetic mutations), somatic effects (cancer, cataracts) and in utero effects (embryonic malformations).
In 2023, 66%17 of interventionalists suffer from MSD (49%16 in 2014).
66% suffer from muskulosketal disorders in 2023 (vs. 49% in 2014)
21% had taken a leave of absence due to a physical or mental occupational hazard or injury (9,3% in 2014)
80% would plan to work longer if injuries were better prevented or managed, with 20% indicating they believed they would extend their careers by 10 years or more
World-first comparative study to:
NOVARAD is the world-first multicentric comparative study to evaluate lead-free procedures.
NOVARAD is the world-first multicentric comparative study to evaluate lead-free procedures.
Prevent occupational diseases (cancer, cataract, cognitive disorders, DNA damage and other X-ray-exposure related conditions).
66% of interventionalists suffer from MSDs.
Transition toward lead-free procedures.
Encourages interventionalists to perform more complex, distal and longer procedures for the patient’s benefit.
Reduces sick leave due to occupational hazards.
Decreases stress and fatigue among cath-lab staff.
Promotes engagement of women in interventional careers.
Director of Neurointervention Unit
Our team in the angio suite no longer has to worry about their own radiation exposure – no more heavy lead aprons, no compromise on precision – instead a physical protective barrier with real-time dose monitoring. A safer workplace for our team ultimately means better care for our patients!
Head of Neuro Dpt.
This cabin is like a wall between the X-ray machine and the operator, and finally, when you look at the results, you have 91% of dose reduction for the body, you can remove your lead apron, but above all, the field of X-rays is much reduced […] If you do 300 procedures per year with the cabin, which is a lot for a neuroradiologist, you will receive 0.4 mSv which is much below the minimal dose for the common population […] Finally, with the cabin you are more or less like anyone
Interventional Neuroradiologist
I would say that Nova-X® helped me to come back to work in good conditions, drastically reducing back pain. I discovered a new way of working which brings a lot of benefits beyond the comfort of no wearing lead apron.
