A simple technique for intra-operative radiation protection in trauma and orthopaedic procedures.
With the number of orthopaedic surgical techniques using intra-operative radiological imaging, the need for effective methods of radiation protection is increasingly important. We describe a sterile, portable, easy to assemble method of providing adequate protection. This radiation protection shield is cost effective and can potentially reduce the risk of contamination and operating time.
Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales, United Kingdom. paul@medtaste.co.uk
Paul
P
Lee
Vasudev
V
Shanbhag
Awen
A
Iorwerth
D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009873:Operating Rooms; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*