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 …

When someone tells you the fabric in your radiation apron was developed for NASA spacesuits, it sounds like someone took a loosely related space fact and stretched it into a sales pitch. Fair skepticism, but in this case, it's true and the science behind it is worth understanding because it addresse …

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 …

The fluoroscopy suite is the highest-exposure environment in diagnostic imaging. Fluoroscopy produces continuous radiation for the duration of the procedure. A complex interventional case may involve 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or more of fluoroscopic time, with staff positioned within feet of the patie …

Most radiation protection conversations start and end with the apron. Rightfully so, since the torso houses the body’s most critical organs, and covering it is the single highest-impact shielding decision. Limiting the conversation to aprons, however, is like discussing fire safety and only ta …

Scatter radiation is the primary occupational hazard for interventional staff, and most lead-free shielding materials have never been tested against it. Today, we’re going deeper into the material science behind Techno-Aide’s Bilayer, lead-free core that passes the most rigorous internat …