Implementation and knowledge of the radiation safety and protection protocol (MSYPR) in imaging service personnel. Nicaragua.

Abstract

The occupation in radiology, with the use of cutting-edge technology equipment, high- and low-resolution procedures, leads workers to exposure to health risks, this being a problem for the hospital, in order to prevent and protect its workers. The objective was to implement the Radiological Safety and Protection Manual in personnel potentially exposed to ionizing radiation. Methodology, quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional approach. Non-probabilistic sample 35 workers. Criteria, x-ray workers, active, willing to participate in the study. Results; sex relatively equal, the majority young, with a predominance of technical training and 1 to 5 years of working in radiology, the majority had knowledge of the radiological safety and protection manual. The exams were carried out annually, measuring dosimetry in the entirety. Monitoring and surveillance stand out, the results of the provision of protective equipment were rated between good and very good. Conclusions; The population was on equal terms, according to a gender perspective, young people with vast experience in the labor field, technicians. The process of implementing the manual was very significant in staff training, high level of understanding, so that they could apply and replicate them to other collaborators, very consistent with the socio-labor characteristics found in this population. The prevention measures, from monitoring and surveillance, contrasted with the results of the clinical examinations, in which no health problems were reported in the occupationally exposed workers, a variable that has an impact, both on the workers and on the hospital, Annual review of the dosimeters presents thresholds below those established by CONEA, as well as the management of the supply of personal protective equipment, strengthens the management of the hospital in the process of implementation of the safety and prevention manual.