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| Home | Why Choose Richard's? | Contact Us | Terms and Conditions | Request Info | Section T: PAGE T-001 RADIATION SAFETY APRONS - LEAD AND LEAD FREE APRONS DON'T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED! Richard's now features Bar-Ray Aprons. Bar-Ray has been in business over 80 years making their own materials and fabrics. When considering purchasing aprons you should consider the protection level needed, the style, the weight and finally the cost. Most hospitals purchase aprons that are either 0.5mm or 0.35mm of lead or lead equivalent. In most states 0.25mm is the minimum level of protection. 0.5mm is designed to block out 100% of scatter radiation at 90kvp 0.35mm is designed to block out 97%. Most hospitals have set their own standards as to what their minimum protection level is. Bar-Ray offers many different styles, of which we have listed just a few. The style of the apron and the shape of your body help to determine how comfortable the apron is for you. The weighting of the apron is also very important. If you are in long procedures weight can be an extremely important part of the decision. The difference in weight between lead and the newer no lead aprons may be as much as 5 lbs. Protective Materials Available in either 0.5mm or .35mm levels of protection. Lead is the cheapest; however it is harmful to the environment and can NOT be disposed of in a normal fashion. Click for Price List (Excel Spreadsheet Format) © 2012 All Rights Reserved -- Richard's Medical Equipment / RichardsMedical.com   1130-B LARKIN DRIVE P.O. Box 850    Wheeling, IL 60090-0850    Phone: (847) 541-7400    Fax: (847) 541-1067     1-800-227 0814   Web Site Design: ProPlanet Internet Solutions, Inc.