General Radiology - Original Article

How protective are the lead aprons we use against ionizing radiation?

10.4261/1305-3825.DIR.4526-11.1

  • Orhan Oyar
  • Arzu Kışlalıoğlu

Diagn Interv Radiol 2012;18(2):147-152

PURPOSE

To evaluate, in terms of their protective features, the lead aprons used in areas working with ionizing radiation at a hospital by analyzing qualitative and quantitative aspects using a variety of methods.

Keywords: radiation protection , film dosimetry , radiation injuries