Movable Scatter Radiation Barrier and Skirt for Surgical Mobility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiation protection equipment for medical personnel is not consistently used due to issues such as inconsistency in training, lack of availability, heavy weight, decreased mobility, and difficulty of setup, leading to inadequate protection against scatter radiation during medical procedures.
Innovation Solution
A scatter radiation protection device comprising a movable barrier and skirt made of leaded material, attached to a sliding track, allowing for customizable positioning and configuration to fit various body types and surgical access points, providing at least 0.5 mm Pb equivalence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If lead aprons, lead goggles, thyroid shields, lead caps, and lead gloves are used to protect medical personnel from scatter radiation, then radiation protection is improved, but the heavy weight of aprons and decreased finger mobility with gloves reduces ease of operation and compliance
Solution Approach 1:
The protective system is divided into separate components: a ceiling-mounted barrier structure with lead acrylic panels that can be independently positioned, and a lead skirt that protects the lower body. This segmentation allows medical personnel to receive protection without wearing heavy lead aprons and gloves, maintaining mobility while reducing radiation exposure.
Solution Approach 2:
The protection system transitions from personal wearable equipment to a spatial environmental control solution. The ceiling-mounted barrier creates a protected zone in three-dimensional space, and the lead skirt extends protection to the lower body area, providing comprehensive coverage without restricting personnel movement.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If large shields and barriers made of lead acrylic or glass are wheeled into the operating room or lowered from the ceiling to protect from scatter radiation, then radiation protection is improved, but high cost and limited mobility reduce ease of operation and compliance
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier panels are designed to be dynamically adjustable within the ceiling-mounted structure, allowing repositioning to accommodate different surgical procedures and access points. The lead skirt is also designed to be movable and adjustable to fit various body types and surgical positions, ensuring continuous protection without requiring complex setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The ceiling-mounted barrier system with adjustable lead acrylic panels and movable lead skirt serves multiple functions: it protects against scatter radiation from different angles, accommodates various surgical procedures and body types, and can be reconfigured for different access points without requiring additional equipment.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If scatter drapes placed on the patient are used to protect from scatter radiation, then radiation protection is improved for certain procedures, but lack of applicability for every body type or surgery entry point reduces adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The protection system uses segmented lead acrylic panels in the ceiling-mounted barrier and a divided lead skirt that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to different patient body types and surgical access points by adjusting the position and configuration of individual components rather than requiring a one-size-fits-all approach.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device achieves greater than 95% reduction in scatter radiation exposure, improving user compliance and protection efficacy through portability, ease of use, and compatibility with diverse medical procedures.
Implementation Method 1
the barrier and the skirt each provide for at least 0.5 millimeters of lead (mmPb) equivalence
Data Source
AI summary
A scatter radiation protection device is provided. The scatter radiation protection device includes a barrier that is movable in an x-direction, a y-direction, and a z direction; a skirt that is movable in an x-direction; and a sliding track having an upper surface and a lower surface. The barrier and the skirt are configured for connection to the sliding track, and the barrier and the skirt provide for at least 0.5 millimeters of lead (mmPb) equivalence.