background: in diagnostic radiology lead apron, are usually used to protect patients and radiology staff against ionizing radiation. lead apron is a desirable shield due to high absorption and effective attenuation of x-ray photons in the diagnostic radiology range. objective: although lead aprons have good radiation protection properties, in recent years, researchers have been looking for alte...

The increase in ionizing radiation (IR) applications, especially nuclear, has been followed by the growth of public concern for the potential associated risks. The public’s perception of such risks is often based on the philosophy that IR is harmful at any exposure level. On the other hand, although radiation workers have knowledge about the nature of IR and its potential health effects, the re...

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The continuing increase in the worldwide use of X-ray imaging has implications for radiation protection of medical staff. Much of the increased usage could be viewed as simply a workload issue with no particular new challenges. However, advances in technology and developments in techniques have seen an increase in the number of X-ray procedures in which medical personnel need to maintain close ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this paper is to show the effectiveness of a new radiation protection method designed to decrease the amount of scatter radiation received by practitioners performing procedures under fluoroscopic guidance. MATERIALS AND METHODS A sterile, disposable, lead-free surgical drape containing radiation protection material composed primarily of bismuth was evaluated for effe...

The use of ionizing radiation in cardiovascular imaging has generated considerable discussion. Radiation should not be considered in isolation, but rather in the context of a careful examination of the benefits, risks, and costs of cardiovascular imaging. Such consideration requires an understanding of some fundamental aspects of the biology, physics, epidemiology, and terminology germane to ra...