
Safety Without Sacrifice: The Four Freedoms of a Lead-Free Cath Lab
Among those concerned with medical radiation safety, there’s been a lot of buzz lately about various approaches to breaking free from traditional lead shielding. Some manufacturers imply their products render wearable shielding unnecessary. Others tout their offerings as requiring less lead than previously required…

The Present and Future of Radiation Safety: How Radiaction Medical is Transforming Protection for Interventional Healthcare Staff
As the year winds down and thoughts turn toward the future, it’s a good time to take stock — to reassert who we are, what we’re doing, and the goals we intend to achieve. We’ve come a long way since building the first prototype of a technology that is revolutionizing…

Cath Lab Radiation and Interventional Trainees: Raising Voices and Driving Change
The risk of exposure to scatter radiation in catheterization labs is most often associated with the staff positioned nearest the fluoroscopy or X-ray equipment, such as doctors, nurses, and technicians. However, recent research has shown that a largely overlooked group of cath lab workers who are exposed to significantly more…

Radiaction Medical Joins Forces with Burlington Medical to Lighten the Load for Interventional Teams
Radiaction Medical’s mission is straightforward: to provide advanced solutions to shield physicians and clinical staff from the harmful health effects of fluoroscopic scatter radiation and the heavy protective gear used to block it. In this light, we are thrilled to partner with Burlington Medical…

Establishing Centers of Excellence: Enhancing Radiation Safety and Health Outcomes
For many decades, certain healthcare professionals have borne the risks of exposure to ionizing radiation. This includes those who assist with and care for patients undergoing fluoroscopy procedures, as well as workers who operate fixed X-ray machines. As a modern alternative to traditional lead radiation shielding…