Protecting healthcare professionals from radiation: how RADPAD supports
Healthcare professionals working with x-ray guided procedures face an invisible yet serious occupational hazard – long-term exposure to low-level radiation.
Despite strict protocols and shielding, studies show cumulative exposure can increase risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, cognitive decline and even certain cancers.
This is where RADPAD protection drapes, supplied by APC Cardiovascular, can make a measurable difference, by providing an additional layer of defence against scatter radiation in interventional procedures. Multiple studies, including randomised trials and systematic reviews, show that RADPAD significantly reduces radiation doses to healthcare professionals, particularly in cardiology and interventional radiology. By integrating RADPAD with existing safety practices, healthcare teams can create a safer working environment and strengthen long-term occupational health protection.
Role of RADPAD in reducing radiation exposure
- Scatter radiation attenuation: positioned between the radiation source and the operator, RADPAD drapes absorb scatter radiation, which is a primary source of occupational exposure during fluoroscopy-guided procedures. This attenuation complements other protective equipment, such as lead or lead-free aprons, glasses, gloves and mobile shields, by providing an additional layer of defence.
- Ease of integration: RADPAD drapes are designed for single-use and can be easily incorporated into various procedural setups without significant workflow disruption. Their lead-free composition also addresses concerns related to the weight and toxicity of traditional lead-based protective devices.
Improved staff safety
Reduced scatter radiation protects against chronic inflammation linked to cardiovascular, metabolic and cognitive health issues.
Sustainable protection
Lead-free and single-use, RADPAD avoids the environmental and durability challenges of traditional heavy shielding.
Seamless workflow integration
RADPAD shields are quick to deploy and do not disrupt procedures.
Proven results
Backed by a growing body of peer-reviewed evidence and highlighted in APC Cardiovascular’s recent white paper.
The white paper, The Long-Term Effects of Low-Level X-Ray Radiation on Healthcare Professionals, outlines the risks of chronic exposure and the importance of a multi-layered safety strategy.
Alongside ALARA principles, advanced imaging systems and staff training, the addition of RADPAD creates a safer working environment and reinforces occupational health protection for healthcare professionals.
While radiation is an indispensable tool in modern medicine, its long-term effects on healthcare professionals must not be underestimated. Chronic low-dose exposure is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive and cancer risks through persistent inflammation. Adopting robust safety protocols, effective shielding and advanced protective products like RADPAD can help healthcare professionals continue delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring their own health isn’t being sacrificed.
👉 Download the full white paper today and learn how RADPAD can be integrated into your safety protocols.
📩 For more information, contact APC Cardiovascular.
APC Cardiovascular also offers an extensive range of Proguard radiation protection garments, glasses and accessories.
This news story has been sponsored by the companies concerned and does not represent the views or opinions of RAD Magazine.
