While strikingly beneficial to the healthcare community, fluoroscopically guided interventions (FGI) come with occupational-related risks. The geometry of the fluoroscopic tube and the staff's close physical location create concern for excessive radiation exposure to those workers. Many interventionalists have documented injuries due to inadvertent exposure to X-rays. While it is an accepted working hazard, it can be mitigated with proper planning and best practices.  Many fa

Radiation exposure is a subject that often conjures images of catastrophic events such as nuclear accidents or atomic bomb blasts....

In an ever-changing landscape of medical technology, the importance of shielding design cannot be overstated. From X-ray rooms to CT...