Radiation Exposure Among Scrub Technologists and Nurse Circulators During Cardiac Catheterization: The Impact of Accessory Lead Shields

Conclusions
The relatively simple approach of using accessory lead shields to protect staff members during cardiac catheterization was associated with a nearly two-thirds reduction in radiation exposure among nurses and technologists.

Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - January 15, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Madder, R. D., LaCombe, A., VanOosterhout, S., Mulder, A., Elmore, M., Parker, J. L., Jacoby, M. E., Wohns, D. Tags: Coronary Source Type: research