Radiation protection

Radiation protection CT MRI

Strong protection in CT radiation exposure

The eye lens and thyroid belong to the most radiosensitive organs of the human body. In a CT scan, the Commission on Radiological Protection therefore recommends sufficient protection for both organs, in particular in a CT scan of the skull. Also in a CT scan of the thorax, the recommendation of the Commission is to protect the thyroid and thus to reduce the radiation dose.

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CT-Eye-ProteX

  • Lens protector for CT scanning
  • Substantial reduction in radiation exposure*
  • Low artefact formation due to comfortable spacers
  • Spacers consisting of 5 mm polyurethane foam
  • Material made from Antimony and Bismuth
  • Lead and latex-free
  • Non-irritating holding strips for secure hold
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CT-Gland-ProteX

  • Thyroid protector for CT scanning
  • Substantial reduction in radiation exposure
  • Material made from Antimony and Bismuth
  • Lead and latex-free
  • Non-irritating holding strips for secure hold

Reduction of radiation dose in CT up to 67%*

  • CT-Eye-ProteX 67% 67%
  • Reference product 33% 33%

In a study of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology of the University Hospital Essen*, the potential for dose reduction of different lens protectors for patients undergoing cranial computed tomography was investigated. The SOMATEX eye protector CT-Eye-ProteX showed a higher dose reduction potential than the competitor product – while maintaining the same image quality.

Results

  • For the CT-Eye-ProteX, an average dose reduction of 2/3 (about 67%) in CT examinations was achieved when the lens is exposed to the direct beam.
  • By comparison, the competitor product achieved an average reduction of the eye lens dose in CT examinations by 1/3 (about 33%).
  • Depending on the CT protocol, even dose reductions of 4/5 (about 80%) are achieved with the SOMATEX CT-Eye-Protex compared to the non-shielded state.

*Source: Guberina, Nika, Michael Forsting, and Adrian Ringelstein. “Efficacy of Lens Protection Systems: Dependency on Different Cranial CT Scans in The Acute Stroke Setting.” Radiation protection dosimetry 175.2 (2016): 279-283.

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