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Radiography safety

ISSN 2398-2993

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  • Introduction
  • Planning
  • Radiographing the patient
  • Dosimetry
  • Radiation legislation
  • Further reading
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Introduction

⚠️X-rays pose a safety hazard due to their biologic effects on tissue.

  • It is essential to follow rigid safety guidelines when dealing with radiation which:
    • Is invisible.
    • Is painless.
    • Has cumulative effects.
    • Has latent effects which may manifest at a later time.
  • Radiation safety governs risk to the:
    • Radiographer.
    • Public.
    • Patient.

ℹ️Radiographing cattle also poses other health and safety concerns, in particular ensuring that the patient is safely restrained, so that they do not panic and injure themselves, personnel present and/or the equipment.

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