SHIELDING HEALTH: THE INFAB BLOG
Smart Track 2.0 Lead Apron Inspection Software
The new Smart Track 2.0 is now available online. Go to https://www.smarttrack.com Log In or Sign Up Use your current username and password to access your account. Or sign up now for free. Learn more about the new Smart…
Milwaukee Medical Mission & Infab
Earlier this year, we donated our high-quality radiation protection aprons and thyroid collars to the Milwaukee Medical Mission. This mission provides surgical medical care to people living in under-served areas of Central and South America. Not only does the Milwaukee…
10 New Patterns For 2020!
Thinking about mixing things up with some new patterns or designs? Why not celebrate the New Year in style with these 10 new patterns! These designs pair up perfectly with all our garments. For a closer look, see our video…
See You at RSNA 2019
Infab Corporation is returning to RSNA in Chicago! Located at McCormick Place, we will be at South Hall A booth number 2500. We will have several different products showcased such as Revolution Aprons, Scatter Armor, Lockers and more. We look…
Gold Stick Metals Showcases INFAB in Taiwan
Thank you again to Gold Stick Metals Co. Ltd for an excellent presentation of INFAB in Taiwan!
Donation to Las Colinas Middle School Helps Provide Bibs for Babies & Toddlers
We recently had the opportunity to help Las Colinas Middle School and their Crafts, Cooking and Garden Club!
Vets Saving Dogs with Heart Disease featured on TODAY Show with INFAB Protection
NBC medical contributor Dr. John Torres from the Today Show interviews Dr. Brian Scansen from Colorado State University about valve replacements being performed on dogs. We were very excited to see Infab aprons, glasses, thyroid collars and monogrammed thinking caps utilized…
Protect Your Eyes with Lead Glasses
Interventional Radiologists, Cardiologists and medical staff who stand close to the patient and X-ray source are at high risk for radiation associated cataract. INFAB offers a complete array of lead glass eye protection and lead glass fitover frames. These attractive,…
Introducing Scatter Armor Shields
Protect Physicians and Staff During All Procedures from Harmful Scatter Radiation Scatter Armor Shields provide scatter radiation protection for radial and many other types of procedures. Placed on top of the patient drape to block scatter radiation at the source,…
The Infab X-ray Mobile Barriers
Infab X-ray mobile barriers provide an additional layer of protection from scatter radiation for doctors and technicians, during procedures such as fluoroscopy, x-ray, CT, and mammography. INFAB barriers feature clear, durable, shatter resistant windows, made of 2.0 mm lead glass…
Gold Stick Metals Co. Ltd Showcases Infab at Taiwan Transcatheter Therapeutics Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan
Thank you to Gold Stick Metals Co. Ltd for your excellent presentation of INFAB at the Taiwan Transcatheter Therapeutics Exhibition in Taipei.
Infab Supports Monroe County Humane Association ??
We are all animal lovers at Infab. In fact, we have 5 dogs that come to work on a regular basis. So we are very appreciative of what Monroe County Humane Association does to support this very honorable and worthy…
Dr. Edward Diethrich: A Serendipitous Life in the Cath Lab
Created by ORSIF.org, the below videos tell the story of one of the world’s most prominent cardiovascular surgeons, Dr. Edward Diethrich, and the career-altering health issues he has faced as a result of chronic, low-level exposure to ionizing radiation through his…
Interventional Radiologist Interviewed on Marketplace wearing Infab Revolution
Dr. Prospero Gogo, Jr. — interventional cardiologist, was recently interviewed by NPR Marketplace's David Brancaccio wearing the Infab Revolution Vest & Skirt. Listen to the interview below... "Interventional cardiologists work in an X-ray suite. The total amount of X-ray radiation that…
Is your lead apron protecting you?
The hazards of exposure to X-ray have been well known for many years, yet the regulation of companies producing products to protect from this are nearly nonexistent and for the most part unenforced by any regulatory agency. Even the FDA…
The importance of X-ray mobile barriers
Medical imaging devices using X-rays have a wide application in modern healthcare facilities, including, but not limited to, mammography, interventional radiology, and cardiac evaluation. This can lead to both patients and healthcare workers being exposed to ionizing radiation, which is…
Occupational Hazards in Interventional Cardiology
Every day brings with it new medical advances, enabling you as doctors, nurses, and technicians to provide more precise and effective care to your patients. However, your body could be paying a heavy price for it. Though the patient's health…
The Importance of Regular Lead Apron Inspection
The primary purpose of lead aprons is attenuation. Attenuation is the pro-active reduction in the intensity of an x-ray beam by placing a barrier in its path. The lead apron is the barrier. It provides the shielding required to protective…
Lead Gloves vs. Lead Cream: Protect Yourself from Radiation
The effects of being repeatedly exposed to medical radiation are potentially serious for the healthcare professional. Such radiation can damage DNA, RNA and proteins. Cellular damage can cause serious health concerns. Operators' hands are especially vulnerable. Lead gloves are by…
The importance of wearing radiation glasses during a procedure
For many healthcare workers using x-ray radiation, particularly those doing diagnostic CT imaging, potential exposure is handled by retreating to a shielded control room during the time the x-ray source is energized. For some workers, however, removing themselves completely from…
Clorox Healthcare Partnership
We are excited to announce our cleaning partnership with Clorox Healthcare, introducing the Clorox Healthcare™ Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes and Spray. Engineered with a patented hydrogen peroxide formula, the cleaners were tested with over 100 applications and did not harm…
The Thinking Cap
In continuing to offer complete radiation protection, Infab introduces our new Thinking Cap to protect your head and skull. The Thinking Cap is available in any of our many colors and protective core material options! Available in three convenient sizes:…
Barrier and Apron Racks Now Available in Grey and Black
We are pleased to introduce two new colors for all of our barrier and rack products, metal gray and matte black. These two high quality powder coated colors are in addition to our standard white and are available at no…
