SCAI 2026 Cath Lab Safety Reimagined: From Policy to Practice-From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Navigating the Landscape Radiation Protection Technologies, Dr. Kern

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Navigating the Landscape Radiation Protection Technologies, Dr. Kern

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The speaker gives an overview of radiation-protection systems for cath labs and interventional procedures, focusing on products that reduce exposure for staff. He reviews large room shields such as Rampart/Guardian and Protego, on-table shielding systems like EGNES and AeroShield, and newer options from Mavic, Texray, Radiaction, ZeroGravity, and an AI-based Siltara system. He emphasizes that these devices can dramatically reduce radiation for operators, nurses, and scrub staff, often allowing apron-free work. He also notes that personal protection still matters, including lead aprons and RADPADs. Throughout, he stresses practical workflow, staff confidence, and verifying dose reduction with dosimetry. His main message is that radiation protection should be prioritized, the technology is effective, and the cost is often outweighed by safety benefits and productivity gains.

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Keywords

radiation protection

cath lab shielding

interventional procedures

dosimetry

lead aprons