Rothband is a well-established healthcare company, that specialises in modern medical imaging technologies and fluoroscopic equipment. They stock a large selection of medical apparatus on their website, including radiation shielding, imaging accessories, MRI accessories, and more. All of their products are made from high-quality materials, to ensure the maximum level of durability and functionality.
Some of their leading and most popular products are from their radiation protection range, which includes lead aprons, thyroid collars, eye protection, and ancillary protection. They have a great selection of aprons available on their site, which can be purchased in an array of colours and patterns. Their latest additions: flame and safari, are fantastically bright and colourful, to enhance the look of your ordinary radiation apron. Especially in children’s wards, these prints can help to add a bit of fun, to keep the children occupied and calm, and they are perfect for staff members that don’t want a standard plain blue apron.
All of their radiation apron designs including the tabard style, full-length wraparound, and two-piece set, are available to purchase in these two new colourways. If you work in the context of medical imaging or in radiation rooms, make sure to check out their website today!
The Importance of Radiation Protection
Radiation protection is vital, especially if you’re exposed to high levels of radiation daily. Particularly in day-to-day radiology procedures, lead aprons reduce the amount of harmful radiation that may be absorbed by the body. Rothband’s lead aprons are available in two choices of core material, with a number of lead equivalences for different radiation levels.
They stock lead aprons in:
- 25mm Pb LE
- 35mm Pb LE
- 5mm Pb LE
Each part of the apron offers protection for crucial parts of the body, in fact, 0.25mm lead aprons can reduce the dose of 80 kVp radiation by an estimated 95%. Long-term exposure to x-rays can cause damage to DNA, RNA, and bodily proteins, which can be reduced with the use of lead aprons.
Rothband’s Tabard Style apron is appropriate for light wear, where radiation is minimal. They are a simple apron option, that is open on both sides for comfort and ease of use. This type of apron is ideal for trauma and theatre environments.
Their Full-Length Wraparound is a closed design that wraps around the whole body to offer greater protection. It is suitable for longer procedures and fluoroscopy environments.
Finally, Rothband’s last lead apron style is the Two Piece. The two-piece apron offers flexibility, for staff members that may have to move around a lot. You can combine a number of tops and kilt designs, to form the whole set. This design is commonly used in interventiona and fluoroscopy environments.
Why Should Your Lead Aprons be Inspected?
It is mandatory to check lead aprons, so it is very important to inspect for damages such as tears and visible wear, and the thinning of the material. If any of these imperfections are found, the level of protection will be significantly reduced. Small tears will allow low levels of radiation to seep through, which may cause harm to the body in the long run.
Before putting on a lead apron, make sure to thoroughly check all of the apron parts, and carefully remove it once you have finished.
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