Abstract: A radiation protection device for shielding radiation emitted by a radiation source is provided. A first radiation protection panel of the device has a recess and a first through bore. A second radiation protection panel of the device is adjustable relative to the first panel in a way such that the recess can be covered by the second panel. The second panel has a second through bore. A connection element of the device is directly attached to a holding element. The connection element extends through both through bores. The second panel is directly attached to the connection element in a rotatable manner. The connection element, the first through bore and the second through bore are located at a center position of the first panel. The recess is dimensioned to receive a human arm.

Abstract: A radiation protection device (3) for shielding radiation, in particular X-ray radiation, emitted from a radiation source comprises a first radiation protection panel (1), wherein the first radiation protection panel (1) has at least one recess (14, 15), and at least a second radiation protection panel (2), which is adjustable relative to the first radiation protection panel (1) in such a way that at least one recess (14, 15) can be covered by the second radiation protection panel (2). In a tomography procedure, the radiation protection device (3) according to the invention can be arranged flexibly between a surgeon and a scanner and can thereby protect the surgeon from the emitted radiation of the scanner. In particular, it can be arranged in front of an opening of a tunnel into which an object to be imaged, such as a patient or defined parts of the body of the latter, can be inserted, such that the opening in the direction of the surgeon is substantially covered.