In a radiology department that meticulously tracks radiation dose, inspects protective garments annually, and follows strict hand hygiene protocols, there’s often one item that slips through the infection control conversation: the positioning sponge. These foam blocks, wedges, and cylinders ar …

If you manage imaging equipment procurement for a hospital or outpatient radiology center, this is a post worth reading now rather than later. The foam supply chain that feeds the production of patient positioning sponges is under significant pressure from two simultaneous disruptions, and the rippl …