Investigation of the use and cognition of protective equipment in pediatric CT examination in Linyi City, China
10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2025.02.007
- VernacularTitle:临沂市儿童CT检查防护用品使用及认知状况调查
- Author:
Lishan WANG
1
;
Lanfang LIN
2
;
Congwen MAO
1
;
Yan WANG
1
Author Information
1. Linyi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Linyi 276000 China.
2. Linyi Lanshan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Linyi 276000 China.
- Publication Type:OriginalArticles
- Keywords:
CT examination;
Radiological cognition;
Personal protective equipment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
2025;34(2):186-191
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the current situation of pediatric CT examination protection and cognition in Linyi City, China, and to promote the safe and standardized development of pediatric CT examination. Methods The radiation protection facilities of 58 medical institutions, the use of protective equipment among 158 pediatric patients undergoing CT examinations, and the cognition of radiation knowledge by 188 radiographers were investigated, and the data were analyzed. Results All 58 medical institutions installed ionizing radiation warning signs according to the standards, the normal operation rate of the work indicator lights was 81.0%, and the proper provision rate of protective equipment was 72.4%. The utilization rate of protective equipment was 59.5%, and there were significant differences among hospitals at different levels (P < 0.05). Radiographers had the highest awareness rate of radiation hazards (93.6%). The awareness rate of radiation basic knowledge differed significantly among radiographers with variuos educational backgrounds and professional titles (P < 0.05). The awareness rate of protection knowledge differed significantly with sex, age, and professional title (P < 0.05). There were significant differences in the awareness rate of emergency knowledge and laws and regulations based on age, educational background, and professional title (P < 0.05). Conclusion The availability and utilization of protective facilities and equipment for pediatric CT examinations in medical institutions in Linyi City require further improvement. Radiographers have a high level of awareness of radiation hazards. However, there remain gaps in their awareness rates of fundamental radiation hygiene knowledge, radiation protection knowledge, emergency knowledge, and laws and regulations. Increased efforts in education and training are recommended.
