RADIATION SHIELDING COLLAR, 0.5 mm Pb equivalent, w/collar
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RADIATION SHIELDING COLLAR
Definition
Collar used to protect the thyroid gland against ionizing radiation during x-ray exposure.
Forms part of the protective clothing that must be worn by the staff and patients' attendants when taking x-rays.
Synonym
thyroid collar
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 from lead-free composite materials
- Inside lining: woven nylon
- Outer lining:
- rubber-coated polyester fabric
- strong, flexible and washable
- resistant to a detergent-disinfectant solution
Technical specifications
- Protection: equivalent to 0.5 mm of lead
- Full protection from the neck up to collarbones, adapted to the apron
- Wide and strong Velcro closure
- One size
Instructions for use
Always make sure there is no unprotected area between the thyroid shield and the apron since the thyroid gland is particularly sensitive to ionizing radiation.
Once a month, visually check for possible damage (tears/ cracks). Once a year, take a radiograph of the collar. In the event of radiation signs via cracks in the lead, the collar is porous and must be replaced.
Maintenance
- Clean with cold 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 (but may be rolled up)
MSF requirements
Ensures optimal protection of the thyroid gland during x-ray examinations.
Light weight, lead-free protective apron.