Reduction of Y90 radiation exposure using modified leaded glasses.

Conclusions: The addition of a layer of acrylic to leaded glasses may help in reducing radiation dose to the eyes in the instances during radioembolization therapy. This is most useful when the physicians experience enhanced exposure during infusion and in the instance where stasis is reached and Y90 beads are trapped in the catheter tubing with minimal shielding and distance from the physicians and staff.
Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Tags: Tech Papers V: Professional Practices & amp; Educational Exhibits and Radiopharmaceutical Science, Biology amp; Dosimetry Technologist Abstracts Source Type: research