Siva Kumar Surapu

Publications

• Research Article   
  Radiation awareness among anaesthesiology trainees in a rural tertiary care hospital
  Author(s): Siva Kumar Surapu, Prashant Raosaheb Ginimuge, Shuaib Ahmed Muneer Mulla, Swaroop Gejji S*, Akshaya N Shetti and Rachita Mustilwar
  
  Anaesthesiology trainees, particularly those in interventional radiology settings, face elevated risks. Ionizing radiation is essential in medical practice, but even small doses can have severe consequences. This study seeks to gauge their knowledge and attitudes toward radiation hazards and safety measures. Materials and methodology: This questioner based cross-sectional study was conducted in two rural tertiary care units. A total of 65 anaesthesiology residents were included from two different institute in the study. The demographic data and answers pertaining to questions of radiation exposure was collected. Results: Out of 65 trainee, 35 (54%) were from the Maharashtra and 30 (46%) were from Karnataka. The males were 40 (61.5%) and females were 25 (38.5%). Among 65 trainees who responded 28 (43%) trainees were in first year, 12 (18.5%) were in second year and .. Read More»
  

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