Skip the lead apron during X-rays and other imaging - STAT

Skip the lead apron during X-rays and other imaging - STAT

Lead aprons offer little protection during X-rays. Why do so many clinicians keep using them?

By ELSA PEARSON

ADOBE

Using lead aprons as shields during X-rays and other radiation-based imaging isn't as helpful as once thought and may even have downsides.

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