What is considered minimal personal protective equipment (PPE) in the radiology room?

In a radiology room, the correct minimal personal protective equipment (PPE) is a thyroid shield and an apron. These items are critical for protecting vital organs and sensitive areas from radiation exposure during imaging procedures. The thyroid shield specifically protects the thyroid gland, which is particularly susceptible to radiation, while the apron serves as a barrier against scattered radiation that can occur during x-ray procedures.

Other PPE options mentioned, while important in certain contexts, do not provide the same level of specific protection against radiation in this setting. For example, face masks and gloves are more relevant for biohazard protection rather than radiation safety. Goggles and lab coats provide general safety but do not have the necessary lead content to protect against radiation exposure. Lead gloves and scrub caps might be useful in some scenarios, but they are not considered minimal standards of protection in the radiology room like the thyroid shield and apron are.