Brachytherapy Radiation Protective Shield and Method for Protecting Against Radiation

摘要

A lightweight, portable, interchangeable and effective shield that will protect from radiation during the radioactive seed insertion and positioning in brachytherapy. The shield is attached to the matrix used to position and guide the needles with the radioactive seeds. The shield minimizes the radiation exposure as much as reasonably possible because any amount of radiation exposure carries a risk to the exposed individual.

主权项

1. A novel radiation shield for protecting a user against radiation during brachytherapy treatment of a patient utilizing a matrix, the radiation shield comprising:
(a) a substantially flat protective plate attached to the matrix, said substantially flat protective plate shielding the user from radiation.