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Dramatically Reduce Risks from Excess Radiation to Every NICU Baby

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The National Cancer Institute reports:

“No amount of radiation should be considered absolutely safe” 1

1. “Radiation Risks and Pediatric Computed Tomography (CT): A guide for Health Care Providers.” National Cancer Institute at NIH (updated 12/22/2008)



Studies have shown even low levels of radiation:

Radiation risks are exponentially higher for neonatal patients




+ Slightly increase cancer risk for children2

2. “Radiation Risks and Pediatric Computed Tomography (CT): A guide for Health Care Providers.” National Cancer Institute at NIH






+ Diminish intellectual capacity in adulthood3

3. “Even Low Radiation Doses in Infants May Reduce Future Cognitive Function” Diagnostic Imaging Online, January 26, 2004; CMP United Business Media.







+ Can cause sterility4

4. “Do Doctors Discuss Fertility Issues Before they Treat Young Patients with Cancer?” US National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health, 2008 Oct:23 (10): 2246-51.








+ Can cause sterility4

The organs most sensitive to radiation are blood-forming, reproductive and digestive organs, skin and thyroid.5

5. “Open Source Radiation Safety Training Information, Module 3: Biological Effects.” Princeton University, Environment Health & Safety: web.princeton.edu/sites/ehs/osradtraining/biologicaleffects/page.htm.



Radiation risks are cumulative

Most researchers agree that the effects of radiation are cumulative.

6. “Frequency of X-ray Examinations of Neonates Classified According to Their Birth Weight in NICU.” K. Orno, K. Akahane, M. Hada, T. Mitarai, Y. Kato, M. Kai, T. Kusama.

“The average child has 7 radiological exams by age 18!” 6



Radiation risks are cumulative

Most researchers agree that the effects of radiation are cumulative.

6. “Frequency of X-ray Examinations of Neonates Classified According to Their Birth Weight in NICU.” K. Orno, K. Akahane, M. Hada, T. Mitarai, Y. Kato, M. Kai, T. Kusama.

“The average NICU baby has 10 x-rays in 20 days!” 6



Preemies and infants are routinely overexposed

The consistent use of neonatal collimation shields is crucial to avoiding excess exposure because:





+ X-ray machines often can’t collimate (focus) the beam tight enough for a tiny preemie






+ Higher quality images vastly multiply the level of radiation exposure (especially CTs)






+ Higher quality images vastly multiply the level of radiation exposure (especially CTs)

+ Radiation doses are not always properly scaled back, resulting in adult-sized doses for neonates



RADPAD® is the world leader in radiation protection in the NICU

Only the RADPAD® brand shields and drapes offer:

+ 95% reduction in radiation






+ Clinical proof from 18 independent third-party studies







+ Light-weight, flexible and lead-free protection







+ Light-weight, flexible and lead-free protection

+ More shields to better protect the baby’s brain, thyroid & gonads



Protect EVERY NICU baby from excess radiation

The use of RADPAD® Neonatal Collimation Shields for every appropriate NICU admission is a recognized and invaluable solution to ensure delivery of the highest level of protection possible.

#5700-Y 5.5” x 9.5” Non-Sterile Pkg. of 4 (15 / case)



Protect EVERY NICU baby from excess radiation

The use of RADPAD® Neonatal Collimation Shields for every appropriate NICU admission is a recognized and invaluable solution to ensure delivery of the highest level of protection possible.

It’s a simple, low cost, high value component for your NICU admission pack.




RADPAD® 5700 Neonatal Collimation Shields

Excellent protection during repeated radiology procedures

+ Used in conjunction with established imaging safety protocol






+ 4-shield set offers added protection for the head, gonads & long bones







+ 4-shield set offers added protection for the head, gonads & long bones

+ Single-patient use





RADPAD® Protection PlacementPosition shields to protect areas not intended to be radiated.

x-ray without collimation shields




x-ray without collimation shields

The first shield is placed horizontally below the area intended to be radiatedprotecting the gonadal area.





Place the second shield horizontally above the area intended to be radiatedto protect the infant’s head.






The third shield is placed vertically to the right of the area intended to be radiated protecting the long bones.




x-ray with collimation shields



The third shield is placed vertically to the right of the area intended to be radiated protecting the long bones.

Place the fourth shield vertically to the left of the area intended to be radiatedcreating a shade zone to protect from excess exposure



More RADPAD® Shields to better protect the baby’s brain, thyroid & gonads

+ RADPAD® 9500 CT Body Guard Set

+ RADPAD® 9911-O & 9912-O Fig Leaf Gonadal Shield



RADPAD® 9500 CT Body Guard Set

Protects from damaging overall exposure to highly vulnerable organs

+ Maximum protection during standard x-ray procedures

+ Three-piece set includes Wrap, Brain Bandana & Thyroid Shield

+ Easy to clean and reusable

#9500-O 3-piece Set



RADPAD® 9911-O & 9912-O Fig Leaf Gonadal Shield

#9911-O Extra Small Non-Sterile (15 per case)#9912-O Preemie Non-Sterile (15 per case)

Effective in interventional procedures

+ Offers up to 90% radiation protection in the gonadal region

+ Lead-free, Light-weight, Soft

+ Various sizes available



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