Diagnostic and interventional radiology : official journal of the Turkish Society of Radiology
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Diagn Interv Radiol · Mar 2012
How protective are the lead aprons we use against ionizing radiation?
To evaluate, in terms of their protective features, the lead aprons used in areas working with ionizing radiation at a hospital by analyzing qualitative and quantitative aspects using a variety of methods. ⋯ All of the aprons were found insufficient for protection and were more radioparent than the defined limits; it was concluded that they must be replaced by new ones.