EggNest™ 360: Nurses/Technicians

EggNest™ 360: Nurses/Technicians

Calling all nurses, technicians, echo cardiographers, and anesthesiologists working in fluoroscopy-guided procedure labs! You are the heroes that work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring that every procedure runs smoothly, and that every patient gets the care they...
EggNest: Protecting Everyone, In Every Case

EggNest: Protecting Everyone, In Every Case

“Saying you would not do everything possible to protect healthcare workers is nuts”   – Mark Goodwin, MD.  Are you a healthcare professional working in an interventional lab? If so, the EggNest™ Radiation Protection System is for you. No matter what role you play or...
Patient BMI and Scatter Radiation Dose

Patient BMI and Scatter Radiation Dose

As the prevalence of obesity in the general population of the U.S. increases, we consistently observe a rise in obesity prevalence among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. Currently, more than one-third of the patients undergoing fluoroscopic procedures are...
Greater Radiation Risks in Women

Greater Radiation Risks in Women

Radiation exposure is a major concern for women considering a career in cardiology, as it has been consistently cited as a reason why women are deterred from entering the field. Major human studies on radiation exposure found that sex-related factors may influence the...