AGFA DR 600 - Protected area and significant zones of occupancy

Protected area and significant zones of occupancy
If the operator or staff does not need to be close to the patient during the
exposure, the operator and staff use the protected area to control the
following functions:
• selection of mode of operation
• selection of exposure settings (X-ray loading factors)
• actuation of the exposure button
• other necessary controls for the operator during exposure
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5
4
3
r = 140 cm
(55,1")
1
1.
X-ray generator
2.
X-ray room
3.
Patient environment
4.
Workstation
5.
Operator room: protected area
Figure 17: Protected area and significant zones of occupancy
CAUTION:
The radiation protection has to be applied to the patient.
The position of the patient environment depends on the position of the X-ray
tube.
If operator or staff needs to be close to the patient during normal use (e.g.
some pediatric examinations or types of examinations for which the patient
requires assistance), the significant zone of occupancy applies for operator
and staff.
DR 600 | Introduction |
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3261K EN 20210708 0808