A Lead Garment Structural System to Reduce Musculoskeletal Stress During Fluoroscopy

A Lead Garment Structural System to Reduce Musculoskeletal Stress During Fluoroscopy

Cardiovascular, orthopedic, and interventional radiology procedures using fluoroscopy require healthcare professionals to wear heavy lead garments for radiation protection, which can lead to musculoskeletal injuries, discomfort, and fatigue. A mobile lead garment frame, MobiLead, was designed to mit...

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Main Authors: Johnson, Hilary Anna (Author), Miller, Sally A. (Author), Cervantes, Thomas Michael (Author), Teo, Tat Joo (Author), Mehta, Nishaki (Author), Slocum, Alexander H (Author)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ASME International, 2020-08-28T14:03:51Z.
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