RADIATION SHIELDING APRON, FRONTAL, 0.35 mm Pb ,XL
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RADIATION SHIELDING APRON, FRONTAL
Definition
A frontal apron with lead is worn by a person remaining in the X-ray room to assist a patient during an X-ray examination. It protects the front of the body against ionizing radiation during x-ray exposure.
This frontal apron is suitable for use when taking plain-film x-rays. It is not recommended for use with a fluoroscopic system (c-arm) in an operating theatre (when wrap-around protection is required). The full apron is recommended for use in an operating theatre.
Specifications
Quality standards
- EN 61331-1, 2014, Protective devices against diagnostic medical x-radiation - Part 1 : Determination of attenuation properties of materials
- EN 61331-3, 2014, Protective devices against diagnostic medical X-radiation - Part 3 : Protective clothing, eyewear and protective patient shields
- ISO 8194, 1987, edition 1, (confirmed 2019) Radiation protection - Clothing for protection against radioactive contamination - Design, selection, testing and use
Material
- Polymer made with lead
- Inside lining: woven nylon
- Outer lining:
- rubber-coated polyester fabric
- strong, flexible and washable
- resistant to a detergent-disinfectant solution
Technical specifications
- Frontal apron
- Protection: 0.35 mm of lead
- Knee-length
- Crossover back straps
- Wide and strong Velcro closures for easy-on/easy-off access
Dimensions
Small, medium, large and extra large available
Instructions for use
Always face the radiation source since the back is not protected.
Do not fold, put on a hanger to store after use in order to avoid tears or cracks (hanger: local purchase or manufacture).
Once a month, visually check for possible damage (tears/ cracks).
Once a year, take a radiograph of the apron - see the MSF X-ray User maintenance SOPs for instructions.. If radiation is penetrating through cracks in the lead, contact the DIWG as most likely it requires replacement.
Maintenance
- See the MSF X-ray User maintenance SOPs for detailed instructions.
- Clean regularly with soapy water (neutral soap) with a damp cloth, rinse and let dry away from sunlight.
- Disinfect if needed with a 0.25 % detergent-disinfectant solution for surfaces (i.e. 20 ml = 1 sachet = 1 stroke of dosing pump for 8 l water). Do not rinse (contact time must be 15 minutes minimum and the product is not corrosive).
- Do not machine wash, do not dry-clean, do not iron, do not sterilize by steam autoclave.
Storage
- Temperature < 35ºC, Protect from sunlight
- Do not fold; store on a hanger (but may be rolled up)
MSF requirements
Ensures optimal protection during x-ray examinations, except fluoroscopic (c-arm) examinations in an operating theatre.
Lead protective apron.