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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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