Radiation protection
Strong protection in CT radiation exposure
The eye lens belongs to the most radiosensitive organs of the human body. In a CT scan, the Commission on Radiological Protection therefore recommends sufficient protection for this organ, in particular in a CT scan of the skull.
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
Reduction of radiation dose in CT up to 67%*
- CT-Eye-ProteX 67%
- Reference product 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.