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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.

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