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Safety Items
G990710 30 June 2008
Radiation Safety
X-rays are dangerous to both operator and others in the vicinity
unless established safe exposure procedures are strictly observed.
Use the following safety measures to ensure safety to the Patient and
Operator.
The useful and scattered beams can produce serious or fatal bodily
injuries to Patients and persons in the surrounding area if used by an
unskilled operator. Adequate precautions must always be taken to
avoid or reduce exposure to the useful beam or to scattered radiation.
Operators are strongly urged to comply with the current
recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological
Protection and, in the United States, the US National Council for
Radiological Protection.
Radiation Protection Measures
Use the following measures to protect yourself and the patient from
unintended exposure to radiation. Anyone who is near the patient
during test procedures must observe the following precautions:
• Maintain adequate distance from exposed radiation source.
• Keep exposure times to a minimum.
• Wear protective clothing (lead apron, etc.) to protect the
anatomical areas.
• Wear a PEN dosimeter and/or film badge.
• If you are required in the exam room during a procedure,
stay as far from the scanner as possible or behind a mobile
protective wall.
• The physician is responsible for protecting the patient from
unnecessary radiation.
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