Arrhythmias & electrophysiology
A novel robotic radiation shielding device for electrophysiologic procedures: A prospective study
Authors' conclusion
For both CIED and ablation procedures the radiation with RSS was significantly lower than without RSS. Higher usage level brings higher reduction rates.
Study context
- Population
- Real-world electrophysiologic (EP) laboratory procedures (ablations and cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) procedures)35+19 without Radiaction Shielding System (RSS)
- Exposure
- RSS vs no RSS
- Outcome
- Radiation measured by sensors in different locations
Methodological detailsconsecutive real-life procedures
- Consecutive real-life procedures
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Radiation (procedures with ≥70% usage level)
Ablations: reduction in radiation with RSS
87%
76%–97% for different sensors
CIEDs: reduction in radiation with RSS
83%
59%–92%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
RSS usage level
- Average usage level, ablations
- 95%
- Average usage level, CIEDs
- 88%
Procedure time and radiation time
- RSS usage did not increase procedure time and radiation time
Original publication
A novel robotic radiation shielding device for electrophysiologic procedures: A prospective study. Am Heart J. Published July 2023. doi:10.
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