6- Restraint, sedation and anaesthesia

Question 1

What are x-rays

Answer 1

high frequency, short wavelength electromagnetic waves

Question 2

Downside of x-rays

Answer 2

Ionising radiation - affects any atoms including DNA

Very penetrating - can pass through substances

Question 3

What does ALARP stand for? & how is it achieved?

Answer 3

As Low As Reasonably Practicable

Working practices
Amount of radiation
Distance
Shielding

Question 4

What is the inverse square law?

Answer 4

The intensity of radiation is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source of radiation

‘Double the distance, quarter the exposure’

Question 5

What material is used for shielding against radiographs?

Answer 5

Lead- it is very dense

Question 6

T/F You (vet) can be in the room whilst CT scan’s are taken

Answer 6

False - lots of radiation so nobody in controlled area

Question 7

List some was to alter working practices for ARLAP

Answer 7

use sedation/ GA to minimise handling
have controlled area with signage