Thyroid Collar Hat Style
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The Thyroid Collar Hat Style is an extended-coverage neck shield for X-ray and fluoroscopy. Its higher, wider wrap helps block scatter from the front and sides, protecting the radiosensitive thyroid during long procedures. Choose from common 0.35 mm or 0.5 mm lead-equivalent protection and lightweight core options. Comfortable, secure, and easy to disinfect, it offers more coverage than a standard collar for busy interventional and dental imaging environments.
Description
A Thyroid Collar Hat Style is a radiation-protective neck shield used in X-ray and fluoroscopy environments. The “hat” contour rises higher and wraps wider around the neck than a standard collar, helping block scatter radiation from the front and sides. It’s commonly worn with lead aprons during interventional radiology, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, pain management, cath lab, and dental imaging. Facilities often choose 0.35 mm or 0.5 mm lead-equivalent protection to balance dose reduction and weight. The design typically uses an easy hook-and-loop closure for a snug fit over scrubs or gowns and wipe-clean outer fabrics suitable for frequent disinfection.
Key features and benefits:
• Extended hat-style wrap for added lateral and anterior coverage of the thyroid and upper sternum
• Available in common protection levels (0.35 mm and 0.5 mm Pb equivalence) to match procedure risk and wearing time
• Choice of core materials (traditional lead, lightweight composite, or lead-free options) to reduce fatigue without compromising attenuation
• Secure closure and contoured cut that stays in place during long procedures
• Durable, stain-resistant outer fabric; smooth seams for skin comfort; easy surface disinfection between cases
Typical applications:
• Interventional suites using C-arms or fixed angiography systems
• Cath lab and electrophysiology procedures with prolonged fluoroscopy times
• OR imaging, pain management injections, and urology/endoscopy with mobile C-arms
• Dental, maxillofacial, and CBCT settings where thyroid shielding is recommended
Comparison:
• Versus a standard thyroid collar, the hat style rises higher and wraps wider, improving side-angle protection without adding complexity.
• Complements lead glasses and head caps to create a more continuous barrier across head and neck.
Quality considerations:
• Select models declaring verified lead equivalence at diagnostic energies and tested to recognized attenuation methods such as IEC 61331-1.
• Match protection level to your radiation safety policy; many departments specify 0.5 mm Pb equivalence for neck protection in high-scatter work.
• Confirm sizing, weight, and cleaning instructions to support staff comfort and compliance.
