Table 1.

Questionnaire.

What is your title at the clinic where you are working? Professor Associate professor Assistant professor Specialist doctor Assistant doctor How many days per week do you have the opportunity to do surgery? 1 2 3 4 5 How many operations do you perform on average when you are in theatre? 1–2 3–4 5–6 More than 6 In how many of your operation do you need fluoroscopy? All the More than 50% 25–50% Less than 25% The average number of times you shoot in last five operations in which you used fluoroscopy? >10 10–50 50–100 <100 Do you know how the fluoroscopy device operates and how to use it? I know very well I know well I know less I do not know Who do you get help from when using fluoroscopy? Radiology technician Operating room personnel Medical company employee Assistant doctor Do you know the dose of radiation received with standard AP hip imaging? Yes No Have you read any literature on fluoroscopy? Yes No What do you use to protect yourself from radiation during fluoroscopic use? The lead aprons Thyroid protector Gonad protector Protective eyewear, glove I do not use anything Have you experienced any of the following complaints in the days that you use fluoroscopy? Headache Eye pain Nausea Fatigue I did not have any complaints Do you use a dosimeter? Yes No