Fluoroscopy operator protection device

摘要

A radiation protection device attaches to the C-arm of a fluoroscope and shields and collimates the X-ray beam between the X-ray source and the patient and between the patient and the image intensifier. One embodiment has a radiation shield of X-ray opaque material that surrounds the C-arm of the fluoroscopy system, the X-ray source and the image intensifier. A padded slot fits around the patient's body. Another embodiment has conical or cylindrical radiation shields that extend between the X-ray source and the patient and between the patient and the image intensifier. The radiation shields have length adjustments and padded ends to fit the device to the patient. The radiation protection device may be motorized to advance and withdraw the radiation shields. A blanket-like radiation shield covers the patient in the area surrounding where the X-ray beam enters the body.

主权项

1. A radiation protection device for an x-ray source and an x-ray imaging device, the radiation protection device comprising:
a first radiation shield having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first radiation shield positioned around the x-ray source, the second end of the first radiation shield being adapted to contact a body of a patient; and a second radiation shield having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second radiation shield positioned around the x-ray imaging device on a C-arm, the second end of the second radiation shield being adaptable to contact the body of the patient at a location which receives x-rays from the x-ray source, wherein at least one of the first radiation shield and the second radiation shield has a length adjustment to fit the device to the patient and to accommodate motion of the C-arm relative to the patient.