WASHINGTON, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ − A study unveiled today, March 10, 2025, at the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2025 meeting in Washington, DC, has demonstrated that the EggNest Complete Radiation Protection System provides superior scatter radiation protection for the entire Cath lab team compared to the Rampart Defender System. Presented by Dr. Thom Dahle, an Interventional Cardiologist at CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center in St. Cloud, MN, the findings mark a significant advancement in occupational safety for interventional cardiology professionals.
The independent study sought to compare the effectiveness of the EggNest Complete and Rampart Radiation Reduction Systems in reducing radiation exposure around the x-ray table. Both systems aim to reduce the well-documented risks of scatter radiation exposure—an occupational hazard that disproportionately affects interventional physicians and staff—while eliminating the physical strain of traditional lead aprons. However, the results clearly favored EggNest, showcasing its ability to deliver comprehensive protection across all members of the procedural team, not just the primary operator.