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(Y63.3) Inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care
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19 147 in individuals diagnosis inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care confirmed
4 061 deaths with diagnosis inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care
21% mortality rate associated with the disease inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care
Diagnosis inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care is diagnosed Women are 1.16% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care
2 677 (28.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care
1 384 (14.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 45-49
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 25-29, 50-59, 65-79, 85-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 30-49, 60-64, 80-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-44, 55-64, 75-79, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 45-54, 65-74, 80-84
Disease Features inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care
Absence or low individual and public risk
Inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care - what does this mean
Inadvertent exposure of a patient to radiation during medical care occurs when the patient is exposed to radiation unintentionally due to an incorrect setting of the radiation device or an incorrect positioning of the patient during the procedure. in some cases, the radiation dose may be too high or the patient may be exposed to radiation for too long, leading to radiation-related injury or illness.
What happens during the disease - inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care
The pathogenesis of inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care involves direct damage to the cells and tissues of the patient due to the high-energy radiation. this can lead to cellular and tissue damage, which can result in cell death, inflammation, and other changes in the body. long-term exposure can also lead to increased risk of cancer and other diseases.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Order a physical exam of the patient to check for any signs of radiation exposure.
- Order a blood test to check for any abnormalities.
- Order a urine test to check for any abnormalities.
- Order a CT scan to check for any signs of radiation exposure.
- Order an MRI scan to check for any signs of radiation exposure.
- Order a PET scan to check for any signs of radiation exposure.
- Order an X-ray to check for any signs of radiation exposure.
- Order a gamma ray scan to check for any signs of radiation exposure.
- Order a gamma camera scan to check for any signs of radiation exposure.
- Order a gamma spectroscopy scan to check for any signs of radiation exposure.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating the adverse effects of inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care
- Monitoring of patient's health for signs of radiation-induced illness
- Immediate administration of anti-radiation drugs
- Monitoring of patient's vital signs
- Regular physical examinations
- Blood tests to assess the severity of radiation exposure
- Diagnostic imaging to determine the extent of radiation exposure
- Psychological counseling for patient and family
- Follow-up visits to monitor for long-term effects
15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Inadvertent exposure of patient to radiation during medical care - Prevention
The best way to prevent inadvertent exposure of patients to radiation during medical care is to ensure that all healthcare providers follow the radiation safety protocols established by the relevant regulatory bodies. this includes adhering to the alara (as low as reasonably achievable) principle, using appropriate shielding and protective equipment, and using the lowest dose of radiation necessary for the procedure.