If every imaging department adopted one single practice to extend the life of their radiation protection garments, it should be to hang them properly. No amount of cleaning, inspection frequency, or even the quality of the garment itself affects longevity more than how the garment is stored between …

Opening a new imaging suite is a project with a hundred moving parts. Construction timelines, major equipment installation, IT infrastructure, staffing, licensing, and accreditation. Somewhere in that list, usually toward the end and often under time pressure, someone needs to order all the supporti …