Aegrescit medendo: orthopedic disability in electrophysiology - call for fluoroscopy elimination—review and commentary
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DOI: 10.1007/s10840-022-01173-5
Abstract: Aegrescit medendo, the remedy is worse than a disease, was first described in book XII of the Aeneid [1]. Fluoroscopy has been a necessary evil for the interventional electrophysiologist. The use of lead aprons to… read more here.
Keywords: lead aprons; aegrescit medendo; electrophysiology; fluoroscopy ... See more keywords
Not all lightweight lead aprons and thyroid shields are alike.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.07.055
Abstract: OBJECTIVE With the explosion of minimally invasive surgery, the use of fluoroscopy has significantly increased. Concurrently, there has been a demand for lighter weight aprons. The industry answered this call with the development of lightweight… read more here.
Keywords: scatter penetration; lead aprons; pure lead; lead ... See more keywords
Should We Keep the Lead in the Aprons?
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DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2017.12.002
Abstract: Medical staff should not be exposed to the primary X-ray beam during fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures (FGIP). The main source of staff exposure is scatter radiation from the patient, which can be significant. Although many aspects of… read more here.
Keywords: staff; lead aprons; exposure; keep lead ... See more keywords