Fluoroscopy Time > 60 Minutes
Percentage of PCI cases where fluoroscopy time exceeds 60 minutes.
Quality Improvement Strategies:
Implement low-dose fluoroscopy protocols across all PCI procedures.
Utilize automated radiation dose tracking software to monitor exposure in real time and ensure compliance.
Conduct routine competency-based training for interventional cardiologists on ALARA principles and imaging optimization.
Conduct structured case reviews for procedures exceeding 60 minutes of fluoroscopy to identify preventable factors.
Emphasize pre-procedural planning to reduce unnecessary imaging and procedural duration.
Promote staged procedures for complex cases rather than prolonged single-session interventions.
Use structured debriefs after extended procedures to identify technical or workflow improvement opportunities.
Set institutional benchmarks for maximum acceptable fluoroscopy time and track adherence.
Implement real-time decision-support prompts in the EMR when fluoroscopy time exceeds thresholds.