Comparison of a suspended radiation protection system versus standard lead apron for radiation exposure of a simulated interventionalist.

Purpose: To evaluate the radiation protective characteristics of a system designed to enhance operator protection while eliminating weight to the body and allowing freedom of motion.

Materials And Methods: Radiation doses to a mock interventionalist were measured with calibrated dosimeters in a clinical interventional suite. A standard lead apron (SLA; Pb equivalent, 0.