Descriptive study reveals low knowledge and practice levels on radiation safety in 78 operating room nurses, suggesting the need for continuous education.
Key Points
Only 28.5% of nurses demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of radiation protection from C-arm fluoroscopy machines, indicating a significant knowledge gap.
An alarming 11% of the nurses practiced satisfactory safety measures, suggesting poor adherence to recommended protocols.
Utilizing an observational checklist, the study assessed nurses' safety practices regarding ionizing radiation exposure in operating rooms.
Continuous education and rigorous training programs could greatly improve operating room nurses' understanding of radiation safety measures.