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Rethinking Radiation Safety – Why Not All Aprons Are Created Equal

15/06/2025 05:56:30

In the world of medical imaging, radiation protection is non-negotiable—but how do we know our protective aprons are doing their job? A study presented at IRPA 14 revealed a critical gap in how aprons...

Research Review:

14/06/2025 17:21:25

Are Radiation Workers Still at Risk? A recent paper by Lopes, Teles, and Santos, published in the Journal of Radiological Protection, reaffirms a sobering truth: healthcare professionals working with ...

Light-weight lead aprons: light on weight, protection or labelling accuracy

28/06/2024 06:42:40

The paper titled "Light-weight lead aprons: light on weight, protection or labeling accuracy?" provides a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness and accuracy of light-weight lead aprons used ...

Investigating the Integrity of Personal Radiation Protective Equipment (PRPE):

28/06/2024 06:16:00

Personal radiation protective equipment (PRPE), such as lead aprons, plays a crucial role in minimizing radiation exposure for operators using X-ray systems. However, the integrity of PRPE can be comp...

Understanding Radiation Exposure in Medical Imaging and Cardiology

28/01/2024 12:42:12

Medical radiation, a significant component of modern healthcare, particularly in cardiology, has become a topic of growing concern. This paper delves into the substantial role of medical imaging, like...

Shielding effectiveness of X-ray protective garments

16/01/2024 16:05:01

The study delves into the complex attenuation properties of X-ray protective garments, particularly aprons, during practical clinical use. Past research mainly focused on material properties of lead-f...

Lighter and More Effective X-ray Aprons - Time to review the standards?

10/10/2023 18:15:26

Introduction Recent studies show that by focusing on "effective dose," we can make these aprons up to 40% lighter without compromising on safety. The Problem with Current X-ray Aprons Traditionally, X...

Lightweight Aprons in the Limelight: A Critical Examination of Radiation Protection Efficacy

02/10/2023 06:57:19

In the modern era of healthcare, the surge in minimally invasive surgeries has fueled a significant rise in the usage of fluoroscopy, inevitably raising the demand for lighter, more comfortable radiat...

‘Toolkit for Safety Assessment’ tool to interventional radiology using probabilistic risk assessment techniques - A Bite Size Review

29/09/2023 17:48:18

Interventional Radiology and Risk Management in Healthcare: A Deep Dive into Brazilian Guidelines and Emerging Technologies This article discusses the growing importance of interventional radiology, c...

Pressure distribution analysis of X-Ray table mattresses.

08/09/2023 15:38:20

https://www.rothband.com/mattresses-2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33339756/ Pressure distribution analysis of X-Ray table mattresses Nadi Alresheedi 1 , Lucy Anne Walton 2 , Andrew Tootell 2 , Jo-...

46 Recommendations for better radiation safety during endovascular procedures

07/09/2023 16:12:14

Introduction and Significance The field of vascular surgery has seen a steep increase in the use of X-ray guided endovascular procedures over the past two decades. Although these minimally invasive te...

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