Ten Commandments Of Radiation Protection Flashcards
Understand and apply…
the cardinal principles of radiation control: time, distance, shielding.
Do not allow…
familiarity to result in false security.
Never stand…
in the primary beam.
Always wear an occuptional…
radiation monitor & position it outside the protective apron at the collar.
Always wear protective….
apparel when not behind a protective barrier.
Never hold…
a patient during radiographic examination. Use mechanical restraining devices when possible. Otherwise, have family or friends hold the patient.
The person who is holding the patient…
must always wear a protective apron and, if possible, protective gloves.
Use gonadal shields…
on all people of childbearing age when such use will not interfere with the examination.
Examination of the pelvis…
and lower abdomen of pregnant patients should be avoided whenever possible, especially during the first trimester.
Always collimate…
to the smallest field size appropriate for the examination.
