Radiological Protection: Leaded Doors, Walls and Views for Operator Safety.
Leaded doors are all those doors that guarantee insulation from x-rays, for this reason they are used above all in the hospital sector, protecting doctors from possible ionizing radiation. This isolation from x-rays is guaranteed by a particular shielding which consists of a thin lead foil positioned inside the door.
Certificates and solutions to reduce exposure risks
Doctors and all operators who are exposed to radiation every day can incur serious health risks, for this reason they are protected by organizations and institutions that deal with their safety, a very important institute is the International Commission for the Protection Radiology (ICRP), which establishes a series of radiation dose limits to which doctors can be exposed. The ICRP recommendations have been adopted by most countries in the world, including the European Union. The effective dose limit imposed by the European Union is 50 mSv in 1 year, but individual European states can choose to impose more stringent limits, such as Germany which imposed the limit of 400 mSv in a lifetime.
Choose the Best Shields for Your Safety
These risks require doctors and operators to use protective tools in order to limit the radiation dose and guarantee the operator greater safety during his work. There are three types of shielding:
architectural shielding, which consists of all those precautions that are taken during the construction of rooms in which radiation procedures are performed, such as shielding that is incorporated into the walls of the rooms, doors and leaded glass.
shielding equipment, which consists of all those measures to be adopted during the procedure, such as the use of leaded sheets, protective sheets suspended from the patient's bed and from the ceiling, disposable protective sheets for patients, eye shields.
personal protective devices, which consist of shields reserved for individual operators, such as protective aprons, thyroid collars, protective glasses, gloves.
Advanced walls to block X radiation
In radiological sales or in source sales where x-ray processing is carried out, it is necessary to provide walls that prevent all radiation from going beyond the wall and affecting the health of the operators, for this reason particular walls are used which guarantee the protection of the X-ray.
Against the wall
A possible solution is to create a counter-glass, then position an anti-x-ray wall in front of the normal wall, thus making it safe for those outside. This solution can be used in the case of load-bearing walls, but replacement is not possible. To ensure x-ray protection it is necessary to build the wall with several layers of materials. The first layer is the constitution of the coated plaster slabs (1), the latter are placed exposed and are positioned vertically, the second layer is the constitution of another layer of coated plaster slabs (2) constituting the slabs placed Not seen horizontally, the latter is also special slabs, the gypsum is in fact added with glass fiber and barium sulphate which allow protection from rays and anti-corrosion, composed of metal profiles in galvanized steel sheet, the fourth layer it is made up of a layer of insulating material (4) in glass wool and the fifth layer is made up of an already substantial wall (5) actually made with bricks or reinforced concrete
Partition walls: Double X-ray protection
To create a dividing wall that guarantees protection from x-rays it is necessary to provide protection on both sides, in fact these walls are made up of two layers of materials positioned on both sides. For the first layer, two sheets of coated gypsum are used (1) placed out of sight in a horizontal direction, these sheets are special sheets, the gypsum is added with glass fibers and barium sulphate which allow protection from x-rays, the second layer consists of a metal structure (2) with an ecological and anti-corrosive coating, composed of metal profiles in galvanized steel sheet
In both cases the plates are fixed with high density screws, while as regards the treatment for the plates, all the joints, vertical and horizontal, are grouted,
Anti-Radiation Doors
Anti-X Radiation Glass: Clarity and Safety in a Single Element
Operating rooms: During surgeries that require the use of X-rays for guidance or locating medical devices, leaded glass views ensure that surgical staff and patients are adequately protected.
X-ray rooms: In environments where x-rays or CT scans are performed, these windows are critical to protecting medical personnel from radiation while ensuring that images can be captured accurately.
Radiation therapy departments: In radiation therapy centers, where the administration of radiation is an essential part of cancer treatment, leaded glass views allow staff to supervise the patient safely.
Cardiology studies: During interventional cardiology exams, where X-ray-guided catheters are used, leaded glass views protect practitioners from radiation.
The visuals thus guarantee numerous advantages such as:
Protection: The main reason for using these windows is radiation protection, minimizing the risk of damage caused by ionizing radiation.
Accuracy: These windows allow medical personnel to observe patients or procedures without compromising the quality of radiological images.
Durability: Leaded glass is tough and durable, ensuring visuals remain effective over time.
Regulatory Compliance: The use of leaded glass views is often a regulatory requirement in medical facilities to ensure the safety of staff and patients.