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   Articles with "lead aprons" as a keyword



Aegrescit medendo: orthopedic disability in electrophysiology - call for fluoroscopy elimination—review and commentary

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology"

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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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Journal of vascular surgery"

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
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Should We Keep the Lead in the Aprons?

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology"

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

Comparative Analysis of Effectiveness of Traditional Lead Aprons versus Newer Generation Lead-free Aprons in Radiation Protection

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Journal of Medical Physics"

DOI: 10.4103/jmp.jmp_152_24

Abstract: The comparative effectiveness of traditional lead aprons versus newer generation lead-free alternatives in radiation protection is a critical area of investigation in medical safety. While lead aprons have long been the standard, concerns over weight… read more here.

Keywords: radiation; lead free; radiation protection; lead aprons ... See more keywords