Post by Jason G.

📓 New Notebook Series For decades, radiation safety in the cath lab was largely synonymous with one solution: wear more lead. Today, that conversation is changing. Enhanced Radiation Protection Devices (ERPDs) are reshaping how hospitals think about occupational safety, ergonomics, clinician longevity, and protecting the entire procedural team—not just reducing radiation exposure. In my latest Notebook Series, I take an objective look at: ✅ The evolution of radiation protection in procedural medicine ✅ Why musculoskeletal injuries are becoming as important as radiation dose ✅ The current ERPD landscape and the engineering philosophies behind today's leading manufacturers—including Rampart, Salus Scientific, Egg Medical, and Radiaction ✅ Independent evidence, workflow considerations, and clinical adoption trends ✅ Where the future is headed with AI, robotics, integrated dosimetry, and the vision of apron-light or even apron-free procedure rooms Having worked in this industry, I believe it's important to separate engineering, evidence, and clinical workflow from marketing claims. My goal is to provide an unbiased perspective based on publicly available information and published literature. For transparency, I previously worked for Egg Medical and no longer have any affiliation with the company. Whether you're a physician, technologist, medical physicist, administrator, or work in MedTech, I'd love to hear your perspective. What do you think will define the next generation of radiation safety? #RadiationSafety #CathLab #InterventionalCardiology #Electrophysiology #InterventionalRadiology #StructuralHeart #MedicalDevices #HealthcareInnovation #OccupationalHealth #MedTech #Leadership #ClinicalEngineering