The medical radiation lead aprons are widely used in medical facilities in order to protect patient and worker from unnecessary X-ray radiation exposure which is produced from diagnostic radiology ...

According to the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, dental X-rays are ...

The heavy lead apron dentists drape over you during dental X-rays may soon be a thing of ... and the use of these forms of protective shielding should be discontinued as routine practice," the ...

For instance, in July 2022, Burlington Medical, one of the largest radiation protection manufacturers, announced the launch of XENOLITE 800 NL (No-Lead) apron series. It is a super-lightweight, ...

It is important to use a lead apron and practice radiation protection. Adequate thyroid shields, leaded eyewear and good technique should further reduce the dose. » How do I protect myself and my ...

» Is there a relationship between staff dose and patient dose in fluoroscopy? Yes. Reducing patient dose will lower staff doses too. However the opposite is not true as staff dose can be reduced by ...