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jwalker12

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Hello,

I wanted to know what lead most people wear/recommend? I heard infab is great but the one I received was very heavy. I wanted a light one with good protection and wanted to know what everyone suggest? Thank you
 
I have a two-piece front/back cover Infab one. Very happy with it.

Agree with myrandom2003 that having the weight on the hips is a lifesaver.
 
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Hospital based so we just use whatever isn't taken by the real doctors, but in the ASC I work at they had us get these tailored ones that are great until I gain weight.


Two piece for sure
Haven't jumped into the BAT thing yet
 
I have a two-piece front/back cover Infab one. Very happy with it.

Agree with myrandom2003 that having the weight on the hips is a lifesaver.
Can you share the link to which one? I have a two piece from them and its extremely heavy, not sure if I ordered it wrong or if you can share your specs please. Thank you


I have a two piece wrap around from barrington.
I like the two piece because my xray guy keeps shooting pictures while my back is turned. I wear it all day and most of the weight is on my hips rather than back and shoulders.
Would you mind sharing link? thank you!
 
I just got the infab skirt/vest ultra light- It is the best I have had- it is so dang light and moves well. I do wonder how much radiation it stops, but I am not glowing yet. I have never been "depantsed" by 2 piece either. It is so much easier on the back.
 
My work is willing to pay for additional fluoro safety equipment up to a certain amount, but I don't have much experience buying or knowing what to look for.

Anyone have recommendations for what to spend this money on? (we have personal lead aprons already)

thoughts on the lead "aprons/skirts" that go around the table? pros vs cons?

Any value in a lead cap? seems like it would just funnel the radiation to your brain, but what do I know?
 
My work is willing to pay for additional fluoro safety equipment up to a certain amount, but I don't have much experience buying or knowing what to look for.

Anyone have recommendations for what to spend this money on? (we have personal lead aprons already)

thoughts on the lead "aprons/skirts" that go around the table? pros vs cons?

Any value in a lead cap? seems like it would just funnel the radiation to your brain, but what do I know?
I use one that goes around the table, with removable panels. Cuts down on scatter. I also use a lead side shield bw me and source whenever I take a lateral.
 
My work is willing to pay for additional fluoro safety equipment up to a certain amount, but I don't have much experience buying or knowing what to look for.

Anyone have recommendations for what to spend this money on? (we have personal lead aprons already)

thoughts on the lead "aprons/skirts" that go around the table? pros vs cons?

Any value in a lead cap? seems like it would just funnel the radiation to your brain, but what do I know?
Leaded plastic see through panel on a stand on a single pole. Could not find a pic of the one I used to use but this is similar. RayShield® Adjust-A-Height Pivoting Over-Table Barrier - AADCO Medical
 
I use one that goes around the table, with removable panels. Cuts down on scatter. I also use a lead side shield bw me and source whenever I take a lateral.
Is it annoying to use the lead shield for laterals? Can you show an example of what kind of shield you’re using?
 
Is it annoying to use the lead shield for laterals? Can you show an example of what kind of shield you’re using?
Not really, I use my elbow/upper arm to pull it into position. If it is a larger procedure where I’m scrubbed in like Scs or kyphoplasty, I put a sterile half drape over it so I can easily pull it in front of source on laterals. I’ll try to get a picture shortly.
 

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