Interventional radiology procedures carry an inherent risk of radiation exposure to both patients and physicians. During X-rays, a large part of the radiation is scattered by the patient’s body, exposing nearby medical staff to significant doses.
In most fluoroscopy-assisted surgeries, the surgeon’s hands have the greatest exposure risk due to their constant proximity to the patient. Protecting the hands from radiation is challenging. Radiation attenuating personal protective equipment, such as surgical gloves, are developed to decrease the amount of radiation exposure to the hands.
Lead toxicity and its environmental impact have driven the shift to lead-free radiation attenuating surgical gloves. Tungsten, with a higher density than lead and bismuth, is the most promising alternative. Combined with soft elastomeric material, such as polyisoprene, tungsten alloy gloves offer the best combination of dexterity, comfort, and radiation protection.
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