A novel use for lead shields in theatre: The Hartshill Window

Authors
Roberts, PJ Wade, RH Thomas, OL Porter, N
Citation
Pj. Roberts et al., A novel use for lead shields in theatre: The Hartshill Window, J HAND S-BR, 25B(5), 2000, pp. 465-466
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-BRITISH AND EUROPEAN VOLUME
ISSN journal
02667681 → ACNP
Volume
25B
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
465 - 466
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-7681(200010)25B:5<465:ANUFLS>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The problem of radiation exposure to surgeons during radiographic screening has been previously highlighted. We describe a simple, cheap and reusable device for reducing exposure time and improving image quality during the tr eatment of wrist and hand fractures.