Effectiveness of staff radiation protection devices for interventional cardiology procedures

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2023.102543
• Publication Date: 2023-02-11T17:00:59Z
• Authors: Christelle Huet; Jérémie Dabin; Joanna Domienik-A...; Alexandre Hebre; Edilaine Honorio ...; Pasquale Lombardo; Giulia Tamborino; Filip Vanhavere
• Keywords: Lead apron; Lead (geology); Interventional cardiology; Eye lens

PurposeTo evaluate the effectiveness of currently available radioprotective (RP) devices in reducing dose to interventional cardiology staff, especially eye lens and brain.MethodsThe performances five RP (masks, caps, patient drapes, staff lead lead-free aprons Zero-Gravity (ZG) suspended radiation protection system) were assessed by means Monte Carlo (MC) simulations. A geometry representative an setup was modelled several configurations, including beam projections distance from source, investigated. In addition, measurements on phantoms performed for masks drapes.ResultsAn average reduction 65% 25% eyes brain respectively obtained MC simulations but a strong influence design observed. The cap ranges between 13% 37%. Nevertheless, it shown that only some upper parts protected. There no significant difference aprons. Of all devices, ZG system offered highest level comparable apron organs normally covered.ConclusionAll investigated showed potential specific organs. However, masks, caps strongly depends design, exposure conditions position. Therefore, clinical use, is recommended their planned use.