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2.0 Safety Precautions
2.1 Radiation Safety
The NOMAD Pro 2 was designed to be used in clinical settings (e.g., dental office), with
controlled settings, where transportation or use of other X-ray devices might be prohibitive
due to the device’s size and/or mobility.
This X-ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator unless safe exposure factors,
operating instructions, and maintenance schedules are observed.
This X-ray unit must only be operated by trained personnel in a controlled setting.
Within such a setting, ensure that only the patient is in the direct beam of the x-ray,
and that any ancillary personnel are a minimum of 6 feet away from the patient. If it is
necessary for any ancillary personnel to be closer than 6 feet, these personnel should
stay out of the direct beam and wear personal protective equipment, such as an apron
and thyroid collar.
• The NOMAD Pro 2 provides a high degree of
protection from unnecessary radiation. However,
no practical design can provide complete protection
nor prevent operators from exposing themselves or
others to unnecessary radiation. It is important to
restrict use and follow all applicable government
radiation protection regulations. Pregnant women
should not be exposed to X-rays unless necessary.
Proper safety precautions should be taken to
minimize dose to the fetus.
• Operators must be fully acquainted with industry
safety recommendations, established maximum
permissible doses, and local jurisdiction
requirements for use.
• Optimal operator radiation backscatter protection
exists when the following measures are taken:
a) the backscatter shield is positioned at the outer end of the collimator cone,
b) the backscatter shield is close to the patient,
c) the patient tilts his or her head when needed to accommodate exposures (see Section 4.7
Exposure Techniques), and
d) the operator remains within the significant zone of occupancy immediately behind the device
shield.
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