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Surgical radiation shield having an opening for tube insertion and a slit for shield removal without tube removal

  • US 5,417,225 A
  • Filed: 09/03/1993
  • Issued: 05/23/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A radiation shield for attenuating electromagnetic radiation, comprising:

  • an electromagnetic-radiation-attenuating drape formed of lead-equivalent material;

    an aperture through the drape and spaced from edges of the drape, allowing insertion of surgical equipment through the aperture to a patient;

    a slit extending from the aperture to one of the edges of the drape;

    a flap extending at least partially over the slit to hold the slit closed; and

    a secondary shield formed of lead-equivalent electromagnetic-radiation-attenuating material, the secondary shield being releasably secured to the drape to cover the aperture.

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