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1. Radiation Safety in OR

   BS RT replied to BS RT's topic in Operating Room

   The danger, as revealed by research studies, is for female breast cancer :) Since most of the radiation absorbed by OR personnel comes from the patient in the form of scatter radiation, it is very important i.e. the table height; hence the patient...

2. Radiation Safety in OR

   BS RT replied to BS RT's topic in Operating Room

   I did find one company that offers aprons with better breast protection. Its called "SHIELDING INTERNATIONAL" and they have what is called the breast-overlay apron. Any woman working around x-rays in OR or special procedures rooms should use somethi...

3. Radiation Safety in OR

   BS RT posted a topic in Operating Room

   Research shows that breast cancer rates are increased in female x-ray techs because of occupational exposure. Radiation protection is even more important around C-arm procedures in OR because the dose rate is so high. Lead "aprons" leave the later...

4. Radiation Protection

   BS RT posted a topic in Radiology

   While new technology abounds in radiology, safety is overlooked and dismissed. The RT Health Study 1983-1998 concluded there is increased risk of breast cancer among female x-ray techs due to occupational exposure, yet we still wear lead aprons patt...