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Awareness of Radiation Safety and Protection among Nurses at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital Submitted by: Afnan Melaih Presented by: Jehad Felemban

Contents: � Introduction. � Objectives. � Methodology. � Data Analysis & Discussions. � Conclusion. � Recommendations. � Acknowledgement.

Literature Review Introduction

� Nurses are involved in our world!! Administration.. Caring & Assisting.. Or Even.. Be Around!!

� Nurses Right’s.. Expect the Effect.. Understand the Nature.. So.. Cope with the Problem..

Our Targets!! Objectives

� Awareness Level.. High.. Or Low!! � Attitudes & Knowledge Enough.. Or need more!! � Care Vs. Safety Agreement.. Is it possible??

It’s not a BLAME!! Attention!!

Methodology How??!!

� Areas.. Outside.. ICU - OR - Endoscopy unit.. etc � Samples.. 50 Non-Radiology Nurses.. � Questions.. Knowledge Opinions

Data Analysis & Discussions Let’s Discuss it !!

Knowledge Section

Excellent.. Acceptable.. Bad!! 85% 100% Excellent 84% 66% Acceptable 65% 0% Bad

Ionizing Radiation 76%

Scatter Radiation 76%

ALARA Principle 44%

Inverse Square Law 42%

Dosimeter Badge 63%

100% Lead Shield

Distance from the X-Ray Source 8% 2 m

Excellent.. Acceptable.. Bad!! 3 Excellent Acceptable 5 4 Bad

Opinions Section

� Five Opinions Questions to.. � Evaluate Nurses' Opinions � It’s about.. � Policies Understanding � Whom to contact.. � Precautions Steps & Confidentiality.. � Policies Explanation..

Enough Knowledge & Attending Courses � Yes: 88%.. � That’s Mean.. Knowledge.. Confidence.. Protection..

Conclusion

� Nurses are not aware of .. � ALARA � Recommended Distance � Inverse Square Law � Thermo Luminescent Dosimeters � Nurses are not provided with .. � Radiation Safety and Protection Courses � Dosimeter Badge

Recommendations

� According to Nurses' Comments and Findings.. � Critical Care Areas � Nursing Schools Curriculum � Communication � Posters & Brochures � Dosimeter Badge � Line on the Floor � Further Survey

Acknowledgement � Dr. Yaser Bahader . � Dr. Njlaa M. Al-Sayed. � Miss. Afnan Melaih.

Kind Regards to.. Kind Regards to.. Female Section.. Also!! Female Section.. Also!!

Big Congratulations to.. Big Congratulations to..

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