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European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 8/2007

01-05-2007 | Ideas and Innovations

A novel use of the lead hand as a shield against radiation exposure in theatre

Authors: Tom Reisler, David J. Gallacher

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 8/2007

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Abstract

We describe a novel use of the lead hand for radiation protection shield when handling a mini c-arm image intensifier. It was tested in the laboratory and has proved to be effective and safe. It is easily applied on to the operator’s dorsum of hand and is comfortable to wear.
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Metadata
Title
A novel use of the lead hand as a shield against radiation exposure in theatre
Authors
Tom Reisler
David J. Gallacher
Publication date
01-05-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 8/2007
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-007-0129-7

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