• AJR Am J Roentgenol · Oct 2010

    Image Gently, Step Lightly: promoting radiation safety in pediatric interventional radiology.

    • Manrita Sidhu, Marilyn J Goske, Bairbre Connolly, John Racadio, Terry T Yoshizumi, Keith J Strauss, Brian D Coley, and Tara Utley.
    • Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington and Seattle Radiologists, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. msidhu@searad.com
    • AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2010 Oct 1;195(4):W299-301.

    ObjectiveThe Image Gently, Step Lightly campaign is an education and awareness campaign focusing on radiation safety in pediatric interventional radiology. To promote radiation safety by standardizing workflow and encouraging team responsibility, the campaign Website includes a procedural checklist that the medical team may use to review radiation safety steps before each pediatric interventional procedure.ConclusionUse of this checklist can be an effective tool in the ongoing effort to maximize radiation safety during interventional procedures.

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