Re: Thyroid Shields

["Hans Richter" <HRICHTER@engr-serv.usc.edu>]

Hi Peter  Vernig

I suppose that when your  Radiology or other departments are buying 
leaded aprons,  the aprons should also include the thyroid shield 
already attached.   The argument about payment for these shields 
would then be a mute point.

Radiology at Norris Cancer Hospital  here in L.A. , has bought the 
"extra" shielding for it's employees.   I have not heard of any 
arguments over the payment.

The Regulations in California state that protective aprons shall be 
worn by each person (except the patient) in the fluoroscopy room,  
whose body is likely to be exposed to  5 mR/hr or more.  

The size  of the apron may also be argued.   

HANS  RICHTER


You wrote:
> Date:          Wed, 7 Jun 95 16:52:04 -0500
> Reply-to:      radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu
> From:          VERNIG.PETER@forum.va.gov
> To:            Multiple recipients of list 
<radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
> Subject:       Thyroid Shields

> I have a situation where people are arguing over the need and
> more pointedly who should pay the costs of thyroid shields for
> fluoroscopy.  Is there anyone out there who knows of an author-
> itative source recommending the use of thyroid shields, when they
> are advisable or conversly that they are a waste?  Thanks for
> any assistance in advance.
>  
> Peter Vernig, RSO VA Med Center Denver, 
vernig.peter@forum.va.gov
> (303) 399-8020 ex 2447
>