SHIELDING HEALTH: THE INFAB BLOG

SHIELDING HEALTH: THE INFAB BLOG
Milwaukee Medical Mission & Infab

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…

April
7, 2020

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…

February
26, 2020
10 New Patterns For 2020!

See You at RSNA 2019

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…

September
16, 2019

Gold Stick Metals Showcases INFAB in Taiwan

Thank you again to Gold Stick Metals Co. Ltd for an excellent presentation of INFAB in Taiwan!

April
18, 2019
Gold Stick Metals Showcases INFAB in Taiwan

Donation to Las Colinas Middle School Helps Provide Bibs for Babies & Toddlers

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!
April
15, 2019

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…

August
13, 2018
Vets Saving Dogs with Heart Disease featured on TODAY Show with INFAB Protection

Protect Your Eyes with Lead Glasses

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,…

June
5, 2018

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,…

April
17, 2018
Introducing Scatter Armor Shields

The Infab X-ray Mobile Barriers

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…

March
12, 2018

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. 

January
23, 2018
Gold Stick Metals Co. Ltd Showcases Infab at Taiwan Transcatheter Therapeutics Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan

Infab Supports Monroe County Humane Association ??

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…

June
19, 2017

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…

March
3, 2017
Dr. Edward Diethrich: A Serendipitous Life in the Cath Lab

How to store a lead apron

How to store a lead apron

October
3, 2016

How to clean your lead apron

September
6, 2016
How to clean your lead apron

Interventional Radiologist Interviewed on Marketplace wearing Infab Revolution

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…

April
5, 2016

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…

December
7, 2015
Is your lead apron protecting you?

The importance of X-ray mobile barriers

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…

August
20, 2015

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…

August
5, 2015
Occupational Hazards in Interventional Cardiology

The Importance of Regular Lead Apron Inspection

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…

June
4, 2015

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…

May
6, 2015
Lead Gloves vs. Lead Cream: Protect Yourself from Radiation

The importance of wearing radiation glasses during a procedure

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…

January
22, 2015

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…

November
26, 2014
Clorox Healthcare Partnership

The Thinking Cap

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:…

February
29, 2012

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…

February
1, 2012
Barrier and Apron Racks Now Available in Grey and Black

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