Inexpensive and Effective Radiation Protection Structures

Abstract

Nuclear medicine departments are continually looking for methods of decreasing radiation exposure to their personnel. Two structures—(A) a safety shield with a leaded glass window and (B) a storage cabinet that is completely encased by leaded walls—are described which have decreased the amount of radiation exposure that one can receive from preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, drawing up doses, and storing of nuclides. A substantial cost reduction is realized when these structures are privately constructed rather than being purchased from a commercial supplier.