RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Rizzo, Toni
T1 Lead Shield and Protective Cap Reduce Operator Radiation Exposure by >75%
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 30
SP 23
OP 23
DO 10.1177/155989771430017
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/30/23.abstract
AB Radiation exposure by interventional cardiologists has led to concern about the risk of malignancy. The objective of the RADIATION PROTECT trial [NCT02128035] was to evaluate the efficacy of a pelvic lead patient drape and a nonlead surgical cap for reducing radiation exposure in interventional cardiologists.