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The use of imaging technologies has become vital in today's modern medical practice. X-rays, CT scans, and other imaging procedures help doctors accurately diagnose and treat diseases. However, due to the frequent use of these technologies, healthcare workers, especially surgeons and radiologists, are exposed to serious health hazards associated with radiation. The most affected body part is the hand, which is often exposed to radiation during the imaging process. Radiation protection gloves can prove to be an essential measure to reduce this risk.
Dr Bhavan Raj Lingam, Head of Radiology at Neuberg Diagnostics, said that as useful as imaging techniques like X-rays are, radiation also poses risks. Long-term exposure to radiation can damage the skin and muscles. Surgeons and radiologists, who are regularly exposed to X-ray equipment, may face serious skin problems such as radiation dermatitis, skin irritation, redness and ulcers due to prolonged exposure. Apart from this, problems like skin discoloration and psoriasis can also occur over time.
Radiation Safety Gloves: A Protection Essential
According to Satyaki Banerjee, Chief Operating Officer, Trivitron Healthcare, it is imperative to follow safety measures in medical imaging to avoid radiation hazards and radiation protection gloves play a vital role in this direction. These gloves protect the hands of healthcare workers from high-energy radiation such as X-rays. These gloves are primarily made of lead or lead-free composite materials, which are materials with a high atomic number. These materials effectively absorb radiation and scatter the radiation before it reaches the skin. A study has found that properly designed radiation protection gloves can reduce radiation exposure to hands by up to 95%, helping to prevent long-term damage.
The importance of radiation protection gloves in the medical world
As the demand for medical imaging and minimally invasive procedures is increasing, the risk of exposure to radiation for healthcare workers is also increasing. If safety measures are not taken in time, it can have serious consequences. Radiation protection gloves not only protect the skin from direct damage but also from long-term problems such as radiation dermatitis and nail designs. These gloves provide surgeons and radiologists with better efficiency and protection during their routine, maintaining their efficiency and skin sensitivity.