If you've ever compared radiation protection garments from different manufacturers, especially when evaluating domestic products against imported alternatives, you may have noticed references to different testing standards. European manufacturers cite IEC 61331. American manufacturers reference ASTM …

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 …

When a thyroid shield is worn for hours during a procedure, the details matter enormously. The edge finish, the closure mechanism, and the structural stiffness determine whether a thyroid shield is something you forget you're wearing or something you can't wait to take off. Techno-Aide manufactures …

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 …

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 …

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 …