Table 1.
Published effective lower-leg exposures (mSv) for comparison where per procedure dose is reported
| Study | Position of dosemeters | Mean procedure dose (mSv) | Maximum procedure dose (mSv) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efstathopoulos et al15 | Lower leg | 0.143 | 1.959 |
| Koukorava et al16 | Lower leg | 0.100 | 0.600 |
| Tsapaki et al13 (PTCA) | Foot | 0.046 | 0.100 (mean + 1 standard deviation) |
| Whitby and Martin9 | Lower leg | 0.020 | 0.500 |
| Ubeda et al12 | Ankle | 0.100 (single plane) | 1.000 (bi-plane) |
| Domienik et al14 | Ankle | 0.100 | 1.459 |
PTCA, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
Only results where protective curtains were used are included.