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 …

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 …

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 …

Selecting the correct lead equivalency for your facility's radiation protection aprons is a critical decision that affects both staff safety and operational efficiency. This guide walks you through what lead equivalency means, regulatory benchmarks, and how to determine which thickness level is ap …

Radiation protection aprons are one of the most personal pieces of equipment a radiology professional owns. Most techs wear theirs for an entire shift, procedure after procedure, year after year. So, when it comes to choosing between a traditional lead apron and a lead-free alternative, the stakes a …