Usefulness of a lead-acrylic shield for reducing lens dose of assistant in x-ray CT examination
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/ac7919
Abstract: In computed tomography (CT) examinations, the usefulness of protective glasses for reducing lens exposure to assistants has been reported. The present study aimed to compare the dose reduction effect for assistants with lead-acrylic shields and… read more here.
Keywords: reducing lens; acrylic shield; lead acrylic; protective glasses ... See more keywords
Toward the strengthening of radioprotection during mammography examinations through transparent glass screens: A benchmarking between experimental and Monte Carlo simulation studies
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1171209
Abstract: Introduction A lead-acrylic protective screen is suggested to reduce radiation exposure to the unexposed breast during mammography. The presence of toxic lead in its structure may harm the tissues with which it comes in contact.… read more here.
Keywords: monte carlo; screen; transparent glass; lead acrylic ... See more keywords