by Egg Medical | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Egg Medical | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog
“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...
by Egg Medical | Oct 11, 2023 | Blog
Cardiac interventionists and others who work in the catheterization lab face occupational risks caused by radiation exposure as a result of their frequent participation in fluoroscopically guided cardiovascular procedures. There are many primary occupational risks of...
by Egg Medical | Sep 14, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Egg Medical | Aug 30, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Egg Medical | Aug 15, 2023 | Blog
Radiation exposure is one of the most dangerous occupational hazards for cath lab workers, with interventional teams having the highest radiation exposure of any profession. This can pose significant health risks, such as an increased risk of cancer, cataracts, and...
