Medical Equipment & Supplies
What Does Gold Standard Cleaning Look Like For X-Ray Aprons And Lead Wearables? Thus far in this lead apron based blog series, we have examined the infection issues and concerns associated with …
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How Have Microorganisms and Bioburden Been Measured? In the previous blog post regarding X-Ray lead aprons, we explored the history of healthcare associated infections or HAIs, and how transmission …
Identifying Important Risks Associated with FGI In 1994 the FDA released an advisory [www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/PublicHealthNotifications/ucm063084.htm] warning of the …
Lead Apron StorageImproper storage of your lead apron can reduce the attenuating qualities of the apron and ultimately reduce the level of radiation protection your apron provides. Lead apron storage …
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Minimizing Occupational Exposure "The ideal dose is the least amount of radiation possible to produce an acceptable image." 1. Time Time is one of the three basic safety measures to reduce …
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The ALARA principle is an important principle for any worker, exposed to radiation, to fully understand and apply in every day use. What is ALARA? ALARA stands for "As Low As Reasonably …
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