Radiation shield hood for the head and neck

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1990-03-19

1991-08-06

Berman, Jack I.

Radiant energy

Radiation controlling means

Shields

2505191, 2505151, 128857, 128858, 2 15, 2410, 2422, 2424, G21F 302

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active

050380478

ABSTRACT:
A lead impregnated shielding material hood to protect the head, brain, hypothalamus, and the master glands. A radiation protective shield for preventing direct impingement of radiation rays on the brain, neck, some salivary glands, thyroid and the adjacent body areas of head and eyes and adjacent tissues, of the patient being x-rayed. Having extraoral portion being of shape and size to cover the lead impregnated shielding material, and a substantial area of the extraoral anatomy of the head of the person to thereby intercept rays and prevent direct and/or stray penetration impingement thereon. Having physically protection of the parotid, sublingual and salivary glands. A radiation protective lead impregnated shielding hood shield being to prevent head and eyes from contact with x-rays or secondary x-rays which involve substantially large or intense radiation treatments.

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