A Novel Lead Garment Structural System to Alleviate Orthopedic Stress for Surgeons

A Novel Lead Garment Structural System to Alleviate Orthopedic Stress for Surgeons

Cardiovascular, orthopedic, and interventional radiology procedures using fluoroscopy require healthcare professionals to wear heavy lead garments for radiation protection, sometimes for up to 12 hours per day. Wearing lead garments for prolonged periods of time can lead to musculoskeletal injuries,...

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Main Authors: Johnson, Hilary Anna, Miller, Sally A., Tawde, Prianca, LaPenta, Bethany Anne, Teo, Daniel, Cervantes, Thomas Michael, Mehta, Nishaki, Slocum, Alexander H
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
Format: Article
Published: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2019
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/121188

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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/121188

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