Table 5.
Radiation exposure to position 3.
| Badge location | Lead apron and shield (n = 53) | Rampart (n = 47) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 1.0 (0.5, 1.4) | 0.1 (0.0, 0.2) | <.001 |
| Thyroid above lead | 0.5 (0.3, 1.2) | 0.1 (0.0, 0.2) | <.001 |
| Chest above lead | 0.5 (0.3, 1.0) | 0.1 (0.0, 0.2) | <.001 |
| Axilla | 0.6 (0.3, 1.0) | 0.0 (0.0, 0.1) | <.001 |
| Forearm | 0.9 (0.6, 1.5) | 0.2 (0.1, 0.3) | <.001 |
| Hip below lead | 0.0 (0.0, 0.0) | 0.1 (0.0, 0.2) | .89 |
Radiation exposure was measured in milliroentgen equivalent man (mRem), summarized using median (first quartile, third quartile). Difference in radiation exposure was assessed using the Mann–Whitney U test.