Introduction To Radiation Protection Flashcards
1
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Cardinal rules of radiation protection
A
- TIME: reduce the exposure time, if you are not needed in the room, leave
- DISTANCE: keep as far away from the radiation source as possible
- SHIELDING: always shield the patient and technologist with radiation absorbent lead
2
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In the SC 35 the words MUST and SHOULD have been chosen with a purpose
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MUST: a requirement to meet the standards of protection
SHOULD: a recommendation that is highly desirable and should be implemented where applicable
