Table 2.
Nominal and measured lead-equivalent thicknesses of the X-ray protective aprons
| Model | Lead-equivalent thickness of protective aprons | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal value | Measured value | |
| Case a: Abdominal interventional radiology operators | ||
| First operator | ||
| ALG-L | 0.25 mm | 0.20 mm |
| ALG-L | 0.35 mm | 0.31 mm |
| Second operator | ||
| PGC-L | 0.25 mm | 0.21 mm |
| PGC-L | 0.35 mm | 0.29 mm |
| Case b: Interventional cardiology operator | ||
| DLC-25L | 0.25 mm | 0.25 mma |
| LP-EA68 | 0.50 mm | 0.52 mmb |
| Case c: Computed tomography nurses | ||
| PGC-L | 0.25 mm | 0.21 mm |
| HF2-35L | 0.35 mm | 0.34 mma |
The upper and lower aprons for each case are the types of protective aprons used before and after the exchange
aX-ray protective apron involving lead
bMeasured value with an additional shield