Current insights into the working conditions of the surgical healthcare professionals associated with an exposure to artificial ionizing radiation

Work in operating rooms is associated with exposure to numerous occupational hazards. Among these, ionizing radiation poses the greatest risk. Currently, established guidelines outline the levels of radiation exposure and limiting doses that allow healthcare workers to operate for extended periods without jeopardizing their health. Various methods for monitoring and assessing ionizing radiation are employed to evaluate the individual doses received by medical workers. The present paper reviews findings on radiation safety for healthcare professionals working in radiological operating rooms and introduces a comprehensive set of preventive measures for reducing the exposure of surgical specialists to artificial ionizing radiation.