Do you need a batch of radiation aprons that ships quickly and can be worn by different patients as well as practitioners? Ready-To-Go (RTG) aprons are an awesome solution for your diagnostic or medical facility.

Instead of being fully customized to fit specific individuals, an RTG apron is ideal if you have a team of rotating diagnostic experts and medical professionals. Likewise, these provide a great alternative for patients who usually come in for a diagnostic test and rarely require additional imaging afterward.

Want to find out everything there is to know about RTG lead aprons for X-rays and other diagnostic applications? Contact Barrier Technologies today and our team will be happy to help.

What Are Ready-To-Go Aprons?

If you have ever purchased an X-ray lead vest for a team member, you know about the additional benefits of customizing your aprons.

That said, customization is not always practical when purchasing a lead X-ray apron, especially if you’re looking for personal protective equipment (PPE) for patients and private practitioners.

Ready-To-Go aprons are exactly what they sound like – radiation-resistant vests that can be used straight out of the box. No need to measure team members or patients, simply verify that the materials and overall sizing work for you and you can get your aprons shipped to you as quickly as possible.

The Advantage of Using Ready-To-Go Aprons

How do you purchase an X-ray vest for patients? In this scenario, it’s not practical to measure patients and have a custom apron fitted for each one. Instead, your best bet is to get a batch of RTG aprons that provide all the necessary features without being tailored to your team members.

Let’s take a closer look at RTG vests and how they can protect you.

Extensive Protection to Vital Organs

A lead X-ray apron made from high-quality materials reflects radioactive energy. This helps protect your vital organs from cellular decay and helps prevent issues like skin burns and radiation sickness.

Besides protecting your organs from immediate side effects, it’s also worth noting that wearing radiation aprons and similar PPE can help prevent severe health issues later on. By wearing lead aprons and similar equipment, you’re preventing the radiation from changing your genetic material, thus protecting your organs from problems later on.

Provide a Generic Fit

Customizing lead aprons for surgery, treatment, and medical diagnostics because they are often used by the same medical expert makes sense. However, there are other instances where having a generic size and fit that’s suitable for most people is necessary.

For instance, when patients come for imaging and other procedures, they should wear an apron that’s the right size, but it doesn’t have to be customized to them.

Ship Faster

If your lead vest for X-ray order isn’t personalized, it should leave the manufacturer’s shop or warehouse much quicker than custom orders. The reason for this is that custom aprons require exact trims and measurements, so all this work is cut out of the process when you purchase generic vests.

A Lower Price Tag

Before going over this point, it’s important to understand the variables that influence the cost of your vest. Besides the materials used, the amount of time, size, and different layers also impact the cost of your radiation vest.

With that said, it’s safe to assume that RTG lead aprons for X-rays are more affordable than their custom counterparts. Note that a generic apron isn’t always more affordable then a custom vest, but there are other variables that could be affecting the unit price as well.

How to Choose the Best Ready-To-Go Apron

While there are many different types of medical and diagnostic facilities that utilize radiation technology, the parameters to choose the best protective lead apron for each one are very similar.

The main element you want to keep in mind when choosing a lead apron is the materials of the different layers in this piece of protective garment.

While most radiation aprons contain lead, they also contain additional layers that help ensure a good, comfortable fit. Some protective aprons don’t contain lead, but are instead made using metals that reflect radiation like tungsten and tin.

Once you’ve ensured that the material of the apron work for your facility, you have to consider the following:

Usage Frequency

The frequency with which an apron is used plays a significant role in determining its durability and longevity. High-use environments, such as busy diagnostic facilities, require aprons made from robust materials that can withstand daily wear and tear.

Lower-use settings may not need such high durability, making RTG aprons a cost-effective choice for occasional usage.

Angle of the Radiation Blast

The angle at which radiation impacts the body affects the protection and fit required for an effective lead apron. Direct radiation exposure requires full coverage of critical organs, whereas indirect exposure may allow for less comprehensive shielding.

RTG aprons are designed to accommodate multiple angles of radiation blasts, offering versatile protection for both practitioners and patients.

Distance from the Source

The distance from the radiation source impacts how much protection is needed. The closer a person is to the source, the stronger the apron must be to block harmful rays.

RTG aprons are suitable for varying distances, offering reliable protection whether you are in direct proximity or further away from the radiation. If you’re not 100% sure of how this or any of the previous factors affect your choice of apron, contact us today and we’ll be glad to help.

Want to Order a Set of Ready-To-Go Aprons?

A Ready-To-Go lead apron is a great solution if you need to provide immediate protection without sacrificing quality, comfort, and most of all, safety. At the same time, this type of ready-made radiology equipment often has a lower price tag than customized aprons, plus they are shipped as soon as you order them.

Are you interested in learning more about Ready-To-Go lead aprons? Get in touch with Barrier Technologies today and our team will be glad to help. If you’re not sure whether or not Ready-To-Go aprons are the right alternative, so reach out to discuss your facility requirements. Our team will be glad to help.

In an industry where it usually takes apron manufacturers 4-8 weeks to create and ship aprons, our ability to ship some of our lead aprons within 24 hours of order makes us an asset to healthcare organizations around the world.

Our Ready To Go (RTG) line of aprons come in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles. RTG apron specifications include:

1. Four Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
2. Four Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, and Charcoal Gray
3. Two Styles: Frontal apron (BF), or our 2-piece support vest and skirt (SPVS)
4. Removable pocket can be embroidered with a custom design or logo

Because our RTG aprons are only available with UltraFlex™ as the outer material, they are stain-resistant and can be easily wiped down and cleaned with an antibacterial solution. The antibacterial qualities of our RTG aprons are further enhanced by MagnaGuard™ closures, making our ready-to-ship aprons Covid-19 compliant.

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