Kemper Medical Shares Tips to Choose the Correct X-ray Apron

Kemper Medical, a global distributor of world-class medical supplies, has recently shared useful tips to help medical facilities select the best X-ray apron for their staffs.

May 9, 2019 /MarketersMedia/ —

Selection of the correct x-ray apron for the staffs is extremely important for any medical facility. Noted worldwide distributor of top-rated medical supplies, Kemper Medical has recently come up with a set of guidelines to help select the most appropriate X-ray aprons. Radiation protection being their major area of expertise, the company offers a wide range of radiation protection aprons from renowned manufacturers such as Shielding International, Techno-Aide, Bar-Ray and Protech Medical. At Kemper Medical, an exquisite selection of protective eyewear, X-ray markers, apron racks, exam tables & chairs, and lab furniture is also available.

Kemper Medical suggests that comfort, weight, level of protection needed, types of applications and personality are the most important factors while choosing X-ray aprons. The comfort factor is primarily about the style of the apron and its lead type. Depending on their specific needs, users may choose from vest/skirt, Flexback, full wrap, maternity style, or full back support type. As an example, standard frontal aprons with regular .5mm Pb eq lead are best suited for technicians working in the emergency room. On the other hand, a vest/skirt with a non-lead core is the right choice for the cathlab nurses or technicians that wear their aprons for an extended period.

The lead type is another key selection parameter as it affects both comfort and the level of protection. Regular lead, non-lead materials or a hybrid of the two are the three available choices, as far as picking the right lead for the aprons is concerned. In this selection, the most important factor to consider is the attenuation property. The highest attenuation is available with regular lead, offering protection values of 96 %(+/-) attenuation at 120kVp. This option is also the least expensive, most durable, and most resistant to cracks, pinholes or degradation. However, this is also the heaviest among the lead options.

Kemper Medical informs that a hybrid lead is the best choice for radiation protection. This option provides a combination of regular lead and non-lead attenuating materials and is approximately 15-20% lighter compared to regular lead. Kemper Medical also recommends non-lead as the best choice for people looking for light weight radiation protection aprons. Though the more expensive option, these aprons are excellent for situations where the users are required to wear lead for long periods of time.

Founded by Greg Kemper in 2008, Kemper Medical has now emerged as one of the most preferred online resources for medical supplies. In order to meet and exceed the diverse requirements of their clients, the company works with a wide range of trusted medical suppliers and manufacturers.

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