Search
188 results for “lead apron”.
Results
Research summary
Radiation protection practices in diagnostic and interventional cardiology: Position paper from Portuguese Association of Interventional Cardiology
Recommended protective tools include lead aprons, thyroid collars, glasses, ceiling-mounted shields and table skirts.
orsif.org/research/radiation-protection-practices-in-diagnostic-and-interventional-cardiology
Research summary
Cancer and non-cancer brain and eye effects of chronic low-dose ionizing radiation exposure
Head organ dose in interventional cardiologists is 10- to 20-fold higher than the dose recorded beneath the apron. (10- to 20-fold)
orsif.org/research/cancer-and-non-cancer-brain-and-eye-effects-of-chronic-low-dose-ionizing
Research summary
Occupational hazards of interventional cardiologists: prevalence of orthopedic health problems in contemporary practice
…group or objective confirmation of diagnoses. The link to lead aprons is hypothesized, not measured.
orsif.org/research/occupational-hazards-of-interventional-cardiologists-prevalence-of-orthopedic
Research summary
Robotics in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions
Adoption of robotics is partly driven by awareness of long-term occupational hazards, including the need to wear heavy lead aprons.
orsif.org/research/robotics-in-percutaneous-cardiovascular-interventions
Research summary
Radiation eye dose to medical staff during respiratory endoscopy under X-ray fluoroscopy
Neck dosimeters worn outside the apron tended to underestimate eye dose compared with the direct eye dosimeter, though neck and eye readings were significantly correlated. (Physicians annual: DOSIRIS…
orsif.org/research/radiation-eye-dose-to-medical-staff-during-respiratory-endoscopy-under-x-ray
Research summary
Radiation Exposure of Interventional Echocardiographers
The authors call for dedicated lead shields for echocardiographers, minimal right anterior oblique views, and a radiation safety consensus document.
orsif.org/research/radiation-exposure-of-interventional-echocardiographers
State rules
Missouri Radiation Safety Rules for Fluoroscopy Teams
Aprons, a minimum lead equivalence, thyroid shields and eyewear are not required. The only fluoroscopy rule on staff protection requires accessory shielding, including shielding between patient and…
orsif.org/guidelines/us/states/missouri
State rules
Idaho Radiation Safety Rules for Fluoroscopy Teams
Idaho's rule does not require protective aprons, thyroid shields or protective eyewear, and sets no lead equivalence. Operator training must cover controlling dose through time, distance and…
orsif.org/guidelines/us/states/idaho
Research summary
Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Characteristics Among Female Interventionists
Women may have more upper extremity pain while men report more spinal pain; men attributed back pain to lead aprons more often in one endoscopy study.
orsif.org/research/ergonomics-and-work-related-musculoskeletal-disorders-characteristics-among
Research summary
AAPM Report 58 - Managing the Use of Fluoroscopy in Medical Institutions
Distance and shielding: one step back cuts exposure rate about fourfold; 0.5 mm lead aprons attenuate scatter by about 20-fold. (factor of 4; factor of 20)
orsif.org/research/aapm-report-58-managing-the-use-of-fluoroscopy-in-medical-institutions
Research summary
Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation in pregnant staff: Consensus document (Spanish societies)
…with adaptations such as abdominal dosimetry, suitable aprons and shields, rather than automatic removal.
orsif.org/research/occupational-exposure-to-ionizing-radiation-in-pregnant-staff-consensus-document
Research summary
Pattern and degree of radiation exposure during endovascular surgery performed using a mobile C-arm or in a hybrid room
Dose at the lower part of the protective apron was much higher in the hybrid room than with the mobile C-arm. (8.43 mSv vs. 2.74 mSv)
orsif.org/research/pattern-and-degree-of-radiation-exposure-during-endovascular-surgery-performed
Research summary
Operator Shielding: How and Why
…staff dose, but glasses without side shields and leaded gloves in the direct x-ray field protect poorly, and heavy or bulky shielding brings discomfort and slows procedures.
orsif.org/research/operator-shielding-how-and-why
Research summary
Surgeon Radiation Dose During Complex Endovascular Procedures
A table lead skirt reduced lower body dose but not upper body dose. (lower body 33 ± 3.4 μSv to 6.3 ± 3.3 μSv; upper body 6.5 ± 3.3 μSv to 5.7 ± 2.2 μSv)
orsif.org/research/surgeon-radiation-dose-during-complex-endovascular-procedures
Research summary
Radiation Exposure To Operating Room Personnel And Patients During Endovascular Procedures
After adjusting for lead aprons, average operator effective dose per case was modest; digital subtraction acquisitions accounted for a large share of all staff doses. (38 μSv effective dose per case)
orsif.org/research/radiation-exposure-to-operating-room-personnel-and-patients-during-endovascular
US guidelines
U.S. Radiation Safety Resources and PDF Library
UTHealth. hospital. UTHealth Houston's latest radiation safety manual. UTHealth. Houston. manual. UAB Lead Apron Policy. UAB EHS. hospital. University of Alabama Birmingham lead apron policy.
orsif.org/guidelines/us/resources.html
Research summary
Occupational Protection in Interventional Radiology. A Joint Guideline of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe and the Society of Interventional Radiology
…ergonomic measures such as proper monitor position, fitted aprons, movable shields and microbreaks are recommended. (Microbreaks of 1-2 min every 20-60 min)
orsif.org/research/occupational-protection-in-interventional-radiology-a-joint-guideline-of-the
Research summary
Radiation exposure to operating room personnel and patients during endovascular procedures
After adjustment for lead aprons, average operator effective dose per case was low; digital subtraction acquisitions contributed a large share of doses. (38 μSv)
orsif.org/research/radiation-exposure-to-operating-room-personnel-and-patients-during-endovascular-2013
Research summary
Radiation Safety and Protection - StatPearls
…for the fluoroscopy team: time, distance and shielding, aprons, thyroid collars and leaded glasses, dosimetry and training. It reports low use of leaded glasses and dosimeters, but presents no new…
orsif.org/research/radiation-safety-and-protection-statpearls
Research summary
Occupational Radiation Exposure During Endovascular Aortic Repair
…Small single-series study of 44 procedures using a single over-lead chest dosimeter per person, so doses to unshielded areas such as the lens and hands were not captured; only apron and thyroid collar…
orsif.org/research/occupational-radiation-exposure-during-endovascular-aortic-repair
20 studies in the members' research library match. Join free to search them