Radiation Shielding for Fluoroscopy Rooms

Fluoroscopy rooms primarily utilize an electrically charged cathode tube to continually produce ionizing x-ray gamma photons during the actual imaging process, generating real time live-action images of soft tissue, anatomy, blood vessels, organs, and skeletal bone structures for same-time on-going medical procedures and diagnosis. Typical energy levels range between 130kVp and 150kVp with a patient table or "iso-center" field of functional operation. Contact Ray-Bar today to discuss your fluoroscopy room requirements and request a customized radiation shielding solution.

Fluoroscopy Room Dimensions

Rooms are typically smaller in size from 10'0" x 12'0" and up to 16'0" x 20'0". These rooms require shielded walls and sometimes an x-ray glass control window and shielded door(s). Shielding must be calculated by a certified and licensed radiation or health physicist or other "Radiation Expert" (as defined by NCRP or ICRP) and independently retained by the medical healthcare imaging facility.

Radiation Shielding Requirements are Generally Based on These Factors:

• Specific fluoroscopy equipment model and type utilized
• Primary beam and secondary scatter radiation fields
• Orientation of equipment in room in relation to surrounding walls
• Projected use — images / procedures per day / workload
• Surrounding occupancy factors / common walls
• Materials used / existing materials / wall construction
• Controlled vs. uncontrolled (monitored by dosimetry, general access)
• Other unique considerations per application

Ray-Bar Has Several Products and Materials to Meet Your Radiation Shielding Requirements

Shielding for fluoroscopy rooms typically involves several different lead thicknesses depending upon primary beam and secondary scatter radiation fields, surrounding occupancy factors, and other considerations. Ray-Bar offers U.L. Classified lead-backed drywall and lead backed plywood of varying thicknesses per the shielding report, Lead Lined Doors, and X-Ray Lead Glass and X-Ray Safety Lead Glass and Frames for the control window where required (lead equivalency is directly dependent on the shielding report recommendations). All control window frames are available with antimicrobial telescopic x-ray control view window frames for infection control compliance. For retrofit or renovation projects, pre-finished modular retrofit shielding panels and lead vinyl flexible shielding are also available.

Please contact Ray-Bar directly for additional technical assistance in designing and providing your Fluoroscopy Room needs and requirements: Phone# 1(800) 444-XRAY or e-mail at sales@raybar.com or contact us.

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Contact Ray-Bar for a Quote on Custom Radiation Protection Products for Your Fluoroscopy Room Today

For over 80 years, Ray-Bar Engineering has been a leading manufacturer of top-tier radiation shielding solutions for medical, hospital, and industrial NDT facilities worldwide. Our radiation protection shielding products are designed and manufactured with precision to meet the strictest U.S. and international radiation and building safety standards.

Contact us to learn how Ray-Bar's radiation shielding products can provide superior protection in your application. You can also request a quote online for pricing estimates on your project. For radiation shielding solutions that meet the highest industry standards, choose Ray-Bar Engineering.