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Estimating effective dose using non-lead protective aprons and a single dosimeter method
…estimate effective dose from a single dosimeter worn over non-lead aprons. It slightly overestimated dose at most, and a thyroid collar lowered estimated dose by 17%-30%.
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The association between musculoskeletal disorders and lead apron use in healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
…mostly survey-based studies of healthcare workers, wearing lead aprons was associated with about four times the odds of musculoskeletal disorders, though evidence quality was low and cause was not…
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Establishing discard criteria for lead aprons using deep learning-based quantification of defect area on X-ray fluoroscopic video
In a phantom study, radiation passing through 0.25 mmPb lead aprons rose linearly with defect size, and an automated video tool helped set a discard threshold of about 2.87 cm2 for slit-like defects…
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Investigation of musculoskeletal complaints affecting physicians with different exposure times to lead aprons: a cross-sectional study
Wearing a lead apron for more than 20 years was associated with higher odds of shoulder/upper arm restrictions, but not spine restrictions. (OR = 2.3; 95% CI = 1.036-4.943)
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Feasibility of implementation of a "simplified, No-X-Ray, no-lead apron, two-catheter approach" for ablation of supraventricular arrhythmias in children and adults
…allowing the electrophysiology team to work without lead aprons.
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What advances in apron materials have reduced weight?
Modern aprons use composite materials (tin, antimony, tungsten, bismuth compounds) that provide lead-equivalent protection at 25-40% lighter weight. Some manufacturers offer aprons as light as 5-6 lbs…
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How consistently do fluoroscopy users wear thyroid shields and lead glasses?
Far less consistently than lead aprons. A 2026 meta-analysis of 64 studies covering 15,014 workers exposed to fluoroscopy, 94% of them physicians and 45% from orthopedics or traumatology, found that…
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Does wearing lead for more hours each day raise the risk of injury?
…lab physicians, nurses and other team members, wearing a lead apron more than 4 hours a day was associated with musculoskeletal (MSK) pain or injury (adjusted odds ratio 2.39), as were age 50 or older…
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How often are protective aprons damaged, and which defects matter?
…or tears in 11.2%, and only 74.3% matched their stated lead equivalence within 5%; 13.8% deviated by 5% to 10% and 11.9% by more than 10%. The authors recommend standardized testing protocols and…
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A novel complete radiation protection system eliminates physician radiation exposure and leaded aprons
…equipment control, with the aim of removing the need for lead aprons.
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A Study on the Use of Radiation-Protective Apron among Interventionists in Radiology
…half reported body aches they attributed to single-sided aprons, and many did not know their apron's lead equivalence, material or weight. Findings are self-reported and descriptive.
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Time to Look for Ergonomically Viable Designs of Radiation Protection Aprons: A Survey of 416 Orthopedic Surgeons
Lead-free and lead vinyl aprons were rated more comfortable than lead-based aprons; single-sided aprons were associated with more back pain than wrap-around types. (40% and 46.7% vs 24% comfortable…
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The effect of lead garment on musculoskeletal injuries and physical activity among Saudi radiographers
…to a third reported pain or discomfort after wearing lead aprons, mostly mild, in the neck, lower back and shoulders. Self-reported, without a comparison group.
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Investigating the Performance of X-ray Protection of Various Elements and Alloy Compounds in Aprons for Interventional Radiology
…of an interventional room, tungsten-based multilayer apron materials, especially gadolinium-tungsten, lowered modelled physician organ dose somewhat more than 0.5 mm lead. Real garments, weight and…
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Effect of radiation protection apron defect on radiation dose during fluoroscopy
In laboratory measurements behind a damaged lead apron, larger holes and cracks let through notably more scattered radiation, while defects under about 1 cm made little difference. This may help…
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Anti-X Apron Wearing and Musculoskeletal Problems Among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Scoping Review
In a Mayo study, exposure to fluoroscopic procedures requiring lead aprons was associated with a 67% higher prevalence of musculoskeletal pain. (67% increase)
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Evaluation of lead equivalence and integrity of personal radiation protective equipment using multiple imaging modalities
…cracks or tears and about a quarter missed their stated lead equivalence by more than 5%. The authors recommend routine, standardised inspection of aprons used by the fluoroscopy team.
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Effectiveness of a lead cap in radiation protection of the head in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory
…tracked over 1,282 procedures, dosimeters suggested a lead cap lowered measured head dose more than a ceiling shield alone, and the wearer found it comfortable. This is a dosimeter result, not…
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Reduction of Operator Radiation Dose by a Pelvic Lead Shield During Cardiac Catheterization by Radial Access: Comparison With Femoral Access
…210 elective coronary angiograms by one operator, a pelvic lead shield on the patient cut measured operator dose by more than half for radial and femoral access, though radial access still gave higher…
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Increasing Awareness and Reducing Occupational Hazards in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratories: Working to Eliminate Lead and Complications of Radiation in Cardiovascular Team Study
Wearing a lead apron more than 4 hours per day was independently associated with orthopedic injury, as was age over 50. (aOR 2.39; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.31-4.39; P = 0.005 (lead >4 h/day);…
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