STUDI KASUS PENYIMPANAN LEAD APRON PADA INSTALASI RADIOLOGI RUMKIT TK. II. PROF. DR. J. A. LATUMETEN

Lead aprons are equipment used as a protective material against x-ray
radiation. This function is demonstrated by their absorption capacity for x-ray
radiation. The lead aprons at the Radiology Installation of Rumkit Tk. II. Prof.
Dr. J. A. Latumeten were stored by being hung, while others were placed on flat
surfaces. The last time these lead aprons were tested was in 2023. The purpose of
this study is to determine the storage methods and the feasibility of the lead
aprons at the Radiology Installation of Rumkit Tk. II. Prof. Dr. J. A. Latumeten.
The method used in this research was observation of lead apron storage to
determine the correct storage procedure. Then, the lead aprons were tested to
check for any leaks, which would indicate their feasibility. Furthermore,
interviews were conducted to address the issues in depth. The data was then
analyzed in a narrative form and verified based on the established theoretical
framework to draw conclusions. The results of the lead apron testing conducted at
the Radiology Installation of Rumkit Tk. II. Prof. Dr. J. A. Latumeten showed no
leaks in the four quadrants of the lead aprons. The level of flatness of the lead
apron's internal components could be observed during each radiology
examination procedure. It is recommended that the storage of lead aprons at the
Radiology Installation of Rumkit Tk. II. Prof. Dr. J. A. Latumeten be given more
attention, especially the storage method. For example, they should not be hung.
Instead, they should be placed in special cabinets or racks, with each apron
stored horizontally and separately to prevent damage and a decrease in their
function as a radiation protection tool