Leaded Aprons - What is this ? #shorts

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Published on October 18, 2023 7:55:41 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDuirQYzG9c

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What is this that I am wearing? This is essentially a leaded apron, which is used when X-rays are being used in the operating theater. Even though the patient receives the X-rays, the doctors must wear them because they are performing several procedures using fluoroscopy and C-arm machines.
Lead essentially absorbs high-energy X-rays. An apron with a 0.5-mm thickness can attenuate approximately 90% or more of the scattered radiation