Medical societies call for 'ALARA+' safety standard to reduce radiation and injury risks in fluoroscopy labs

Medical societies call for 'ALARA+' safety standard to reduce radiation and injury risks in fluoroscopy labs

Nine leading medical societies are calling for updated safety standards in fluoroscopy laboratories, often called "cath labs," where clinicians performing minimally invasive procedures face radiation exposure and orthopedic injuries from heavy protective equipment.

ALARA+ Safety Standard Proposed to Reduce Radiation and Injury Risks in Catheterization Labs

March 24, 2026—Nine leading medical societies have issued a call for updated safety standards in fluoroscopy laboratories, where clinicians performing minimally invasive procedures face radiation exposure and orthopedic injuries from heavy protective equipment. The societies advised that a report by Arash Salavitabar, MD, et al (“ALARA+: Summit on Radiation and Orthopedic Risks in Fluoroscopic Laboratories”) details the health, financial, and wo…

Medical societies call for new standard in radiation protection

Nine medical societies are calling for updated safety standards in fluoroscopy laboratories, where clinicians face radiation exposure and orthopaedic injuries from heavy protective equipment. A report published simultaneously today in JSCAI, Heart Rhythm, JVIR, and JVS–Vascular Insights details the health, financial, and workforce impacts of fluoroscopy-guided settings and proposes an enhanced safety framework: ALARA+—meaning As Low and As Light…