MEDICINE
RADIOLOGY
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Question
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the thyroid collar is optional for older adults past childbearing years
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lead aprons should be cleaned thoroughly and folded in thirds between patients use
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the use of lead aprons and thyroid collars will prevent cancer from developing in the thyroid gland
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the apron should cover from the neck to just about the patients knees
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Detailed explanation-1: -The harmful biological effects of ionizing radiation on the human body are well known. It is therefore necessary to strive to reduce radiation exposure. Lead aprons with thyroid shields are the most fundamental radiation protective devices for interventional procedures, and are very effective.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most states require that all patients be draped with a lead apron and a thyroid collar to prevent scatter radiation from affecting distant bodily tissues.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is the importance of using a lead apron and thyroid collar? The thyroid collar protects the thyroid gland from scatter radiation and the lead apron protects the reproductive and blood forming tissue from scatter radiation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lead aprons are used in medical facilities to protect workers and patients from unnecessary x-ray radiation exposure from diagnostic radiology procedures. A lead (or lead equivalent) apron is a protective garment which is designed to shield the body from harmful radiation, usually in the context of medical imaging.