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Cocoon Training Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Background 4
What are X rays? 4
How are X rays Generated? 4
Primary and Scatter Radiation 5
Interactions with Matter 5
Biological Eects of Radiation 6
Linear No-Threshold Risk Model 7
Basic X-ray Safety 7
Safety Rules to Minimize Radiation Dose 7
Worker Radiation Dose Limits 8
Medical Procedure Doses 8
MaxRay Safety 9
Backscatter Shield 9
Geometry of the Backscatter Zone 9
Dosimetry 11
Accidental Exposure Prevention 11
Exposure Time 13
Safe Storage 14
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