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  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Scatter radiation poses a significant health risk to personnel in fluoroscopically guided interventional suites.
  • Evaluating advanced radiation shielding systems is crucial for enhancing staff safety during medical imaging procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of two next-generation radiation shielding systems in reducing scatter radiation exposure.
  • To assess the performance of the Rampart IC and EggNest Complete shielding systems in a simulated catheterization laboratory environment.

Main Methods:

  • Radiation survey meters were placed at six positions around an anthropomorphic phantom on an imaging table.
  • Scatter radiation levels (μSv/h) were measured under three conditions: no shielding, Rampart IC shielding, and EggNest Complete shielding.
  • Fluoroscopy was performed using a Philips Allura C-arm with ClarityIQ software across various angulations.

Main Results:

  • Scatter radiation distribution was uneven, with higher doses at the head of the table and on the left side.
  • Both EggNest Complete and Rampart IC systems significantly reduced scatter radiation for operator and assistant positions.
  • EggNest Complete demonstrated substantially greater scatter radiation reduction at the head of the bed and nursing positions compared to Rampart IC (P < .01).

Conclusions:

  • Both tested shielding systems effectively lower radiation exposure for primary procedural staff.
  • The EggNest Complete system provides superior scatter radiation protection for personnel at the head of the bed and nursing positions.
  • Next-generation shielding systems offer enhanced safety measures for healthcare professionals working with X-ray equipment.