Waldent Thyroid Shield (Collar) (BARC Approved)

Features

Comfortable

• Weight Adjuster.
• Flexible.?/li>
• Available with?elcro Straps.

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Effective Results

• 0.5mm Lead?quivalency front protection.
• BARC certified.

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Easy Usage

• Quick & Easy to use.

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Soft Fabric

• Breathable
• Comfortable
• Durable
• Low Maintenance
• Doesn’t shrink

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Light Weighted

• Length including velcro strap: 40 cm.
• Length of shield: 22 cm.
• Breadth: 22 cm.
  

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Adjustable

• For better ergonomics.??/strong>
• Adjustable to any neck size.
• It helps evenly distribute it, making you more comfortable.

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Velcro Straps

• For better grip.
• Velcro has great?trength?nd is low maintenance.
• One of its greatest advantages is the ease of use.
• Locked together with just a press of the fabric.
• It is so easy to use it can be operated by a runner mid-stride.

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Barc certified

• Bharat atomic research center?ertified thyroid shield.
• It is designed to provide an efficacious shield against radiation during the X-ray process.

Description

Waldent?ffers? full assortment of lead thyroid collars and lead neck shields to ensure quality care.

Several common thyroid conditions can have potentially devastating impacts on a patient’s health.?strong>Lead thyroid collars prevent harmful exposure to this sensitive gland.

INDICATION :

• Indicated during intra-oral/extra-oral radiography for radiation?rotection of the thyroid gland.
• Thyroid x-ray protection is utilized by hospitals, private practices, and imaging centers throughout the world.

ADVANTAGE :

• Minimizes radiation exposure?isks for patients and medical personnel?uring imaging procedures.?/li>
• Quality care and protection for the patient and medical staff.
• Reduces the risk of radiation exposure.
• It provides maximum comfort.
• Very less fatigue.
• Freedom of movement.

Key Specifications

?strong>Type:	?ental Radiography
?ategory:	? ray protection
?strong>Material:	?ead
?isposable/Reusable:	?eusable
?strong>Sterile / Non-Sterile:	?on – Sterile

Packaging

1 UNIT x Waldent Thyroid Shield (Collar).

Direction of use

STEP 1:?efore patient positioning?or?adiation exposure, drape thyroid shield/collar around the neck of the patient.

STEP 2:?heck for fitting adjustments.

STEP 3:?lace the patient in the?osition for the radiograph to be taken.

FAQs

Q. When is a thyroid collar recommended?

A. A thyroid collar may be required where intraoral radiographs with circular collimation are taken on persons under the age of 30 years? (RPII, 2011). Guidance published by the European Commission (EC) recommends shielding where the thyroid is ?very close to? the X-ray beam (EC 2004, 2012).

Q. What is the use of thyroid collar?

A. A thyroid guard or thyroid shield is a lead collar that wraps around your neck to block the radiation that’s generated in making X-ray images.

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