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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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Operator Radiation and the Efficacy of Ceiling-Suspended Lead Screen Shielding during Coronary Angiography: An Anthropomorphic Phantom Study Using Real-Time Dosimeters
…phantom study of coronary angiography, a ceiling-suspended lead screen positioned close to the primary operator, used with table-side shielding, cut measured dose rates by about 94% for the operator…
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Personal protective equipment: research summaries
Lead aprons, thyroid shields, eyewear and other garments, and how well they work.
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Diagnostic Radiographers' Application of the Radiation Protection Principles of Justification, Optimisation and Dose Limits in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Dosimeters were most often placed under the lead apron regardless of apparel worn, contrary to guidance for apron-only use. (50.6% always under apron (apron only); 51.9% (apron plus thyroid shield))
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Get Protected! Recommendations for Staff in IR
Lead aprons transmit a small fraction of typical scatter; lead-free aprons may be less effective at higher tube voltages. (0.5-5% transmission at 70-100 kVp through 0.5-mm lead)
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Radiating for Two: Quantifying Radiation Exposure to Pregnant Urologists During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
…a cadaver model of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a lead apron, low pulse rates and low-dose fluoroscopy each sharply reduced estimated uterine dose to the urologist, suggesting pregnant…
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Role of Experience, Leadership and Individual Protection in the Cath Lab, A Multicenter Questionnaire and Workshop on Radiation Safety
Use of personal and room protection was uneven: aprons universal, but leaded glasses, gloves and caps rarely used. (apron 100%, collar 89%, glasses 28%, gloves 3%, cap 1%)
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Ergonomics in Interventional Radiology: Awareness Is Mandatory
…among interventional radiologists and others who wear lead aprons. It recommends better-fitting two-part aprons, proper monitor and table positioning, suspended shields and ergonomics training, while…
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Prevalence of the use of protective equipment for ionizing radiation from fluoroscopy: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
…15,014 mostly physician fluoroscopy users, 87% always used lead aprons, but only 46% always used thyroid shields and 17% lead goggles, with use varying by country development level.
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Evaluating the Cumulative Effects of Fundamental Radiation Safety Measures on Health Professionals in Cath Lab
In one cath lab, dosimeter measurements showed lead aprons cut measured scatter dose by 92%, and combining aprons, lead flaps, a ceiling shield, time and distance cut it by about 99%. These are dose…
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Radiation Safety Renaissance: Will State Regulations Help or Hinder an Emergence From the Dark Ages?
…argues that inconsistent US state rules requiring lead aprons may slow adoption of newer shielding systems. It notes that cath lab staff report high rates of apron-related pain and injury, and urges…
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Addressing the Occupational Risk of Radiation Exposure in the Evolving Field of Interventional Echocardiography
…or higher than the operator, and recommends full-coverage aprons, thyroid collars, lead glasses, ceiling and floor shields, and dose monitoring for imagers and sonographers.
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Radiation in the Orthopedic Operating Room: What We Know, What We Do, and What Needs Attention
…review of orthopedic operating room radiation finds that aprons, thyroid shields, lead glasses, pulsed fluoroscopy and distance substantially lower staff dose, but training and personal protective…
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Whole-body radiation exposure in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery
In 60 orthopaedic trauma procedures, lead aprons cut surgeons' measured dose by about 91%, and estimated annual doses were well below limits. Inner thigh dose was higher during seated cases, likely…
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EFFICACY OF AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE LEADED SHIELD ON OPERATOR RADIATION DURING PERCUTANEOUS
In one cath lab, adding a mobile leaded shield during radial diagnostic coronary angiography cut two cardiologists' measured eye dose by about a third to 43% and hand dose by 61-83%, without…
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Occupational Exposure of Scatter Radiation and Proper Protective Methods
…and some cancers, for the fluoroscopy team and recommends lead aprons, thyroid shields, lead glasses and following safety guidelines. It reports no new data.
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Occupational Radiation Risk Stratification and Protection in Fluoroscopy-Guided Surgeons and Interventionalists: A Multispecialty Structured Narrative Review
…of fluoroscopy-using surgeons and interventionalists, aprons, thyroid collars and lead glasses markedly cut measured dose, but glasses were often not worn. Cancer risk evidence is limited and mostly…
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