Trivitron Healthcare, a medical technology company announced the launch of its SpaceD radiation protection aprons. These aprons will be marketed under their radiology vertical brand, Kiran. The newest offering use Outlast technology, originally developed for NASA. These aprons utilise phase change materials that absorb, store and release heat for optimal thermal comfort.

SpaceD radiation protection aprons can regulate the surgeon's body temperature during stressful procedures, to help them avoid fatigue as it is lightweight and protects them from sweating. This technology manages temperature, heat, sweat, and moisture can make one feel relaxed while performing long surgical procedures in operating rooms.

Satyaki Banerjee, CEO – Medical Imaging, Trivitron Healthcare: “We have launched SpaceD radiation protection aprons that offer optimum protection along with great comfort. We are excited at the prospect of offering medical professionals space-age technology that ensures their well-being and helps them stay focussed during long hours of surgery and procedures.”

Overexposure to radiation leads to a multitude of health effects that can range from burns, radiation sickness, to permanent damage to the skin & bone marrow, genetic mutation and cancer.

The manifestation of such health effects is dependent on the nature of exposure: Exposure to a high dose of radiation over a short period can produce acute effects such as skin redness, hair loss, radiation burns, or acute radiation syndrome. These are known as the deterministic effects of radiation exposure. Exposure to low dose scatter radiation over an extended period may lead to a significant risk of long-term effects such as cancer, which may appear years or even decades later. These are known as the stochastic effects of radiation exposure. It is the stochastic effects of radiation that pose the greatest risks for healthcare professionals.