Reducing Radiation Exposure in C-Arm Procedures with the CVP-2 Filter

 Every day in operating rooms around the world, doctors and staff stand beside patients, focusing only on one thing: helping them heal. But while patients are usually exposed to radiation just once during a procedure, the healthcare team is there all day, every day — and that means radiation quietly builds up inside their bodies over time.

C-arm is an essential imaging tool for modern surgery. But with it comes an invisible risk.


The Hidden Risks of C-Arm Radiation

Think about this:

  • A single CT scan can expose a patient to over 13 times the annual radiation dose limit allowed for the general public.

  • If a physician’s hand is exposed to C-arm X-rays for just 12 minutes and 30 seconds, it can already reach the yearly limit set for extremities.

Radiation doesn’t leave immediate marks. There are no burns, no pain signals. It accumulates silently — and health problems may appear years later. That’s why reducing exposure isn’t optional. It’s essential.


Why Lead Aprons Are Not Enough

Most staff rely on lead aprons for protection. But anyone who has worn them knows the truth: they are heavy, restrictive, and exhausting to wear for hours.

And even with aprons, exposure continues:

  • Radial radiation: X-rays spreading outward in directions that add no value to imaging.

  • Scatter radiation: X-rays bouncing back from the patient, directly toward the operator.

Neither of these improves image quality — but both increase staff risk.


CVP-2: Protecting at the Source



C-arm X-ray filter for radiation protection"

At MSLINEENG, we asked a simple question: What if we could stop unnecessary radiation before it even starts?

That question led to the CVP-2 radiation reduction filter, built on three registered patents. Unlike indirect protection (like aprons), CVP-2 works directly at the source:

Blocks radial radiation → shielding the operator’s head, eyes, and neck.
Eliminates low-wavelength radiation → preserving image quality while lowering dose.
Reduces scatter radiation → minimizing harmful backscatter toward staff.

This isn’t just another protective layer. It’s a smarter, lighter, source-level solution.


Protecting Those Who Protect Patients

Surgeons, nurses, and radiology staff dedicate their lives to caring for patients. But who protects them?

With CVP-2, procedures can be performed with confidence — knowing both the patient and the medical team are safer.

Because protecting healthcare workers is not just about their health.
It’s about protecting healthcare itself.




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