title: Technical note: an assessment of X-ray protective gloves.
abstract: An assessment of X-ray protective gloves is reported which demonstrates that a significant degree of protection from X-ray exposure can be offered by these gloves. The need for such protection, together with the method of assessment is discussed. It is recommended that X-ray protective gloves are considered when undertaking image intensifier work.
authors.affiliation: Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire, UK.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Clasper
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pinks
mesh_terms: D017575:Gloves, Protective; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D014965:X-Rays