The present invention relates, in some embodiments thereof, to devices and methods for protecting a patient's upper body portion from collision with medical instruments, such as an X-ray imaging system and/or an X-ray radiation protection apparatus. In some embodiments, the invention provides a head protection device comprising a support platform for supporting a patient's head； and a head protection shield connected to the support platform. In some embodiments, the shield is pivotally connected to the support platform to allow a relative pivotal movement between the support platform and the shield. In some embodiments, the device includes an adjuster unit allowing to vertically adjust the distance between the head protector shield and the support platform, thereby allowing to fit various head sizes.
