Using a Sterile Disposable Protective Surgical Drape for Reduction of Radiation Exposure to Interventionalists
Jerry N. King1,2,
Anna M. Champlin3,
Charles A. Kelsey3 and
David A. Tripp4
1
Department of Radiology, Presbyterian Hospital, 1100 Central Ave. S.E.,
Albuquerque, NM 87106.
2
Radiology Associates of Albuquerque, 5890 Eubank N.E., Albuquerque, NM
87111.
3
Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87131.
4
Department of Radiology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, 50 N.
Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84132.

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Fig. 1. Sterile protective surgical drape (32 x 44.5 cm)
viewed from back or side placed toward patient (see
Fig. 2 for front view). Single
arrow indicates 4.5 x 9.5 cm opening for needle and catheter placement.
Double arrows show location of adhesive tape to aid in maintaining drape
position. Arrowheads outline 11-cm channel designed to be cut if necessary for
ease of manipulation around needles and catheters. This channel has been cut
in Figure 2.
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Fig. 2. Interventional procedure with setup as used in this study.
Sterile, disposable, lead-free radiation-protective surgical drape
(arrows) is placed between operator and primary beam. Operator stands
in "shadow" produced by protective drape.
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