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Lead Aprons and Thyroid Shields in Interventional Pain Management
…of pain-management fluoroscopy finds that well-fitting lead aprons and tight thyroid shields keep physician doses within limits in reported studies, but eyewear use and radiation safety training among…
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The Impact of Lead Aprons on Posture of Orthopaedic Surgeons
…surgeons, about 100 minutes of surgery wearing a lead apron was followed by short-term posture changes and more reported back complaints. The design cannot separate the apron's effect from that of…
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Low Back Pain, Lead Aprons, and the Angiographer
…one neuroradiologist reports that a suspended, weightless lead apron system let him return to angiography 5 weeks after lumbar disc surgery. This is a single personal account, not a tested outcome.
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The relationship between back pain and lead apron use in radiologists
…of radiologists, back pain was reported by 52% of heavier lead apron users versus 46% of lighter users, a difference that was not statistically significant. Low response rate and self-report limit…
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Radiation safety: a focus on lead aprons and thyroid shields in interventional pain management
…pain practice reports that properly fitted, inspected lead aprons and thyroid shields keep physician doses within limits in the cited studies, while eye protection use and radiation safety training…
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Lightweight Lead Aprons: The Emperor's New Clothes in the Angiography Suite?
In laboratory testing of 15 in-use lead and lead-free aprons from South Australian hospitals, many provided less shielding than labelled, back panels especially, and performance varied widely among…
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Evaluation of Back Pain and Lead Apron Use Among Staff at a District General Hospital
In one English hospital survey, staff who regularly wore lead aprons reported back pain about twice as often as non-users (63% vs 32%). Many lacked radiation protection training, and a small education…
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Non-Lead Protective Aprons for the Protection of Interventional Radiology Physicians from Radiation Exposure in Clinical Settings: An Initial Study
…of two physicians performing cardiac catheterizations, non-lead 0.35-mm Pb-equivalent aprons blocked about 98.5% of chest scatter dose, similar to lead aprons, and were reported as more comfortable.
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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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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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