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 …

Of all the radiation protection equipment in an imaging department, leaded eyewear may be the most underused but most important for long-term career health. Research shows that 50% of interventional cardiologists develop cataracts, and the International Atomic Energy Agency reports that properly fit …

The thyroid gland is one of the most radiosensitive organs in the body. Located in the anterior neck, it sits in the scatter field during most fluoroscopic procedures and many diagnostic examinations. Thyroid cancer is among the most well-documented radiation-induced malignancies, with a dose-respon …