Peter Fattal, James A. Goldstein, A novel complete radiation protection system eliminates physician radiation exposure and leaded aprons. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. Article first published online: 21 Dec 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccd. 24625

摘要

Background: Occupational health hazards associated with fluoroscopic-based procedures are well known, including a high prevalence of orthopedic problems and those related to radiation exposure, particularly cancer and cataracts. This article reports the "first-in-man" clinical experience with a novel radiation protection system designed to eliminate radiation exposure to operators and thereby obviate the need for orthopedically burdensome leaded aprons. The Trinity Radiation Protection System consists of a combination of fixed shields, radiation drapes, and interconnecting flexible radiation resistant materials creating a complete radiation protection environment for the operators, yet maintaining full and unimpeded contact with the patient and total control of all operational elements of the catheterization equipment.