Temporal Trends in X-Ray Exposure during Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Figure 4

Improved operator shielding setup. Large ceiling-mounted protective shield with panel curtains on the lower end was installed in all cath labs in 2016. Pelvic lead apron was introduced as a standard of care at our center in 2018. Wheel-mounted mobile shield to the left of the operator was used at operator’s discretion.