CT ShieldAll - Lightweight Lead
Shield All is a shielding device which has been designed to provide the same level of radiation protection as 0.7mm Pb (i.e. the front and back of a 0.35mm Pb lead apron).
The device has been constructed in a way so that the weight distribution leads to improved patient comfort when compared with using standard lead apron. Furthermore, Shield All is also easier for Radiographers to move and position on the patient and can thus lead to a reduction in moving and handling problems.
One novel aspect of Shield All is the extender pieces that ensure that the device can be used on patients of all sizes, up to and including the largest patient that can fit in the bore of any CT scanner on the market today. The design of the extender pieces also ensures that the protection conforms to patient shape.
