[Practical radiation protection of the patient in radiological diagnostics].

BACKGROUND: The use of radiation protection equipment can reduce the radiation exposure of patients.

OBJECTIVES: The aim was to show which patient shields should be used for the different types of examination.

METHODS: The results of multiple studies were compiled and analyzed and recommendations made for the use of patient shields. The absolute dose values and the protective effect were considered.

RESULTS: Radiological protection should be used in many investigations; particularly in the case of CT investigations, a reasonable dose reduction potential exists due to the higher radiation dose.

CONCLUSIONS: Based on these recommendations, workflow changes in some types of investigation are expected due to the use of additional patient shields.