Lead Collar; Lead Thyroid Collar (Radiation Protection)

DescriptionProduct: Lead Thyroid Collar (Radiation Protection) Origin: ChinaVideo Link: How to wear this collarDescription: – The thyroid gland, particularly in children, is among the most sensitive organs to radiation-induced tumors. – Even with proper radiographic techniques, the x-ray beam may pass near or through the thyroid. – In addition, there is some evidence that radiation exposure of the thyroid during pregnancy is associated with low birth weight and may contribute to thyroid cancer. – A thyroid collar should be used on all patients for intraoral radiography, especially children and pregnant women. – Use of the lead collar or thyroid collar results in a 50% or greater exposure reduction to the thyroid gland.For more Radiation Protective gears, visit the following link: recoverybd.com/X-Ray Accessories