RaySafe i3
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RaySafe i3 Visualize your radiation exposure in real time.

Radiation exposure from medical procedures has increased dramatically in the United States since 1980. Interventional cardiologists receive the highest amounts of radiation among medical personnel. Radiation exposure can be reduced significantly by optimizing behavior and by using protective devices. RaySafe i3 builds a better Radiation Safety Culture™ RaySafe i3 visualizes X-ray exposure in real time using easy-to-read bar graphs. Instant feedback empowers medical staff to learn and adapt their behavior to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure. The measurements are simultaneously stored...

Real-time Dosimeter The Real-time Dosimeter measures and records radiation every second. Data is transferred wirelessly to the Real-time Display. A hidden USB connector connects the Real-time Dosimeter to the Dose Viewer software, which can be used to change settings and to view and export dose data. It is easy to wear, requires minimal maintenance and is made to be personalized. Real-time Display The Real-time Display shows dose data for connected dosimeters in real time. Green, yellow and red bars indicate the dose rate for each individual user; accumulated dose is displayed next to the...

A Avoidance Protective clothing and devices, such as lead aprons, thyroid collars, glasses, ceiling suspended screens and table-mounted lead curtains, are the first line of defense against radiation exposure. Personal dosimeters are used to monitor and help regulate exposure. B Behavior Your behavior will affect your radiation exposure. When feasible, increase the distance and decrease the exposure time. Furthermore, scatter radiation is typically lower on the detector side. Finally, ensure that the proper equipment and appropriate techniques are used, including collimating the X-ray beam....

SCATTERED RADIATION The improvement in radiation protection has been more than dramatic at the URMC. There is no substitute for a constant and real-time reminder of the dose being received.” Labib H. Syed, M.D., M.P.H. University of Rochester Medical Center We feel better about our work and our safety. Now that we see what RaySafe real-time dosimetry does for us, we wouldn’t want to work at a place that doesn’t have it.” Dawn Dowling, Technologist Lawrence Gen

SELECTED SPECIFICATIONS DOSIMETER REAL-TIME DISPLAY DOSE UNIT OPERATIONAL QUANTITY ENERGY DEPENDENCE TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE RESPONSE TIME < 1 s, above 100 μSv/h < 5 s, below 100 μSv/h INTEGRATION INTERVAL DETECTION LIMIT Ethernet connection for Dose Manager USB connection for synchronizing data to USB memory stick 12 V DC, <1.5 A External power supply included SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS DOSE REPRODUCIBILITY Dose rate by second and accumulated dose by hour for connected dosimeters. For 50 dosimeters the memory size allows storage of up to 5 years of accumulated dose and dose rate for the last 250...

Like a canary in a coal mine In the early days of coal mining, canaries were used as warning systems. If the little yellow bird stopped singing, the miners knew that the level of dangerous gases had substantially increased and it was time to exit the mine. In the operating room, RaySafe i3 is the modern-day canary. By providing real-time, accurate and easy-to-interpret dose information, RaySafe i3 helps healthcare workers decide when it is time to adjust their working behavior to avoid unnecessary exposure. Unfors RaySafe offers comprehensive solutions for the X-ray room to measure the...