Two new fabrics have been added to the Techno-Aide library of fabric options. The first is Blue Hibiscus, consisting of a dark blue base and white hibiscus flowers draped across the surface. Ideal for those looking for a fabric that captures a calm, tropical feel. The next is Gray Digital Camo. Ano …

One of the first decisions when ordering radiation protection apparel is the Pb equivalency: 0.35mm or 0.50mm. It seems like a simple more-is-better choice, so why not always go with the higher protection? The decision involves a real tradeoff between attenuation and weight, and the right answer dep …

When most people think about choosing a radiation protection apron, they think about lead equivalency and size. But once you've settled on those fundamentals, there's another decision that determines how the apron looks, feels, and holds up over years of daily use: the fabric. The fabric is what you …

Every radiology department runs on its marquee equipment like the CT scanner, the MRI magnet, the digital radiography system. These are the machines that generate images, drive revenue, and attract physician referrals. Ask any technologist what actually makes their day run smoothly, however, and the …

For years, the use of radiation protection gloves during fluoroscopically guided interventions has been debated. Some clinical guidelines recommended against protective gloves, citing concerns that the added lead material could trigger automatic exposure control systems to increase radiation output …

Ask any experienced radiologic technologist what causes the most retakes, and the answer is almost always motion. Patient movement during the exposure whether voluntary or involuntary produces motion blur that degrades image quality and often necessitates a repeat exposure. Every repeat means additi …