In a radiology department that meticulously tracks radiation dose, inspects protective garments annually, and follows strict hand hygiene protocols, there’s often one item that slips through the infection control conversation: the positioning sponge. These foam blocks, wedges, and cylinders ar …

If you manage imaging equipment procurement for a hospital or outpatient radiology center, this is a post worth reading now rather than later. The foam supply chain that feeds the production of patient positioning sponges is under significant pressure from two simultaneous disruptions, and the rippl …

Lead aprons represent a significant investment in your facility's radiation protection program. Yet improper storage routinely destroys that investment. A single cracked apron that fails fluoroscopic inspection becomes a compliance liability and an unplanned replacement cost. The good news: proper s …

Staff in fluoroscopy suites, catheterization labs, and operating rooms face cumulative occupational radiation exposure that rivals or exceeds that of diagnostic radiologists yet many teams are inadequately shielded. This guide explains the specific dose risks during C-arm and fluoroscopy procedures …

If your veterinary practice takes radiographs, your staff faces daily radiation exposure, and the risks are different from those in human medical settings. Unlike human patients who can follow positioning instructions and hold still, veterinary patients require manual restraint, which forces your te …

Lead aprons remain among the most critical pieces of personal protective equipment in any radiology department. Yet many facilities lack documented protocols for routine inspection and systematic replacement. Without a structured inspection program, degraded aprons silently compromise the protection …