Fluoroscopy Reduction
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Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
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Radiation exposure is an underestimated risk in complex ablation procedures. Here, we describe a protocol to significantly decrease fluoroscopy time and dosage for both the patient and the lab staff by using a novel non-fluoroscopic catheter visualization system.
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Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
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2020
Oxidation–Reduction Reactions Earth’s atmosphere contains about 20% molecular oxygen, O2, a chemically reactive gas that plays an essential role in the metabolism of aerobic organisms and in many environmental processes that shape the world. The term oxidation was originally used to describe chemical reactions involving O2, but its meaning has evolved to refer to a broad and important reaction class known as oxidation–reduction (redox) reactions. Some redox reactions involve the transfer of...
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X-ray Dose Reduction through Adaptive Exposure in Fluoroscopic Imaging
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2011
We are developing a dynamic adaptive exposure technique using our scanning beam digital X-ray system. Rather than exposing an object uniformly, the exposure is adapted depending on the opacity of the object. Here we show an experiment on an anthropomorphic phantom that resulted in a dose saving of 30%.
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A Reduction of Uncertainty
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2026
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Oxymercuration-Reduction of Alkenes
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2025
Oxymercuration–reduction of alkenes is one of the major reactions converting alkenes to alcohols. It involves the hydration of alkenes with mercuric acetate in a mixture of tetrahydrofuran and water, forming an organomercury adduct. This is followed by a demercuration step in which the adduct is reduced to an alcohol using sodium borohydride. In the mixture of water and tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent dissolving the alkene and the aqueous mercuric acetate solution, while...
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Reducing beam-on time and selecting lower pulse or frame rates decreases the number of X-ray exposures produced during a procedure. The operator must balance these settings against the need for real-time visualization, because excessive reduction could limit clinically useful imaging. This makes exposure settings an active part of procedural decision-making rather than a fixed equipment choice.
Collimation restricts the X-ray field to the anatomical region being examined. By limiting the exposed area, it supports dose reduction while helping preserve imaging attention on the relevant anatomy. Its value depends on appropriate positioning and adjustment during the procedure, since a field larger than necessary exposes additional tissue without improving the targeted view.
Distance and shielding address occupational exposure in addition to changes made to imaging settings. Increasing distance from the radiation source reduces staff exposure, while shielding provides further protection during fluoroscopic work. These measures are especially relevant when personnel remain near the patient and equipment, so radiation safety depends on both system controls and staff positioning.
A practical workflow begins by selecting exposure settings appropriate for the required visualization, then limiting beam-on time and using lower pulse or frame rates when feasible. The operator should restrict the field with collimation and use last-image hold when a retained image can answer the immediate need. Distance and shielding complete the safety approach for staff.
Last-image hold allows the operator to review or use the most recent fluoroscopic image without continuing X-ray emission. This can reduce unnecessary beam-on time during pauses in an examination or while assessing the displayed anatomy. Used alongside suitable pulse or frame rates and collimation, it supports dose optimization without requiring continuous exposure for every moment of observation.
Dose-reduction practices are relevant wherever fluoroscopy guides real-time medical work, including interventional radiology, cardiology, and surgical procedures. They help address exposure for both patients and staff while maintaining clinically useful visualization. Incorporating these measures into routine practice also supports quality improvement by making radiation safety an explicit part of procedural performance.