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| three cardinal principles of radiation protection |
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| ALARA is accomplished through use of radiation protection devices such as |
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filtration
collimation
Intensifying Screens
Protective Apparel
Gonadal Shielding
Protective Barriers |
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| radiation protection for personnel |
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bucky slot cover in fluoro
movable lead barriers if possible
lead gloves and aprons
increase max distance from tube
remain in shielded booth |
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| ___ are critical organs affected by radiation |
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apply the cardinal principles
do not allow familiarity to result in false security
never stand in primary bea
always wear protective apparel
properly wear personal monitoring device
never hold patient during exam
provide protective apparel to assistant
use gonadal shielding
10 day rule
always collimate to smallest field size appropriate |
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| 10 commandments of radiation protection |
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