Rad 102-1 The Ten Commandments of Radiation Protection

pages 13-14

Understand an apply the cardinal principals of radiation control

time, distance, and shielding

Time:

minimize time spent in the vicinity of the radiation source while it is in operation

distance:

increase distance between radiation source while it is in operation

shielding:

material which will attenuate the radiation from the source. Ex. lead

Do not allow familiarity to

result in false security

Never stand in

the primary beam

Always wear protective apparel

when not behind a protective barrier

always wear an occupetional radiation monitor and position it

outside the protective apron at the collar

never hold a patient during radiographic examination

use mechanical restraining devices when possible. have patens or freinds hold the patient

the person who is ho9lding the patient must always

wear a protective apron and, if possible, protectice gloves

use gonadal shields on all people fo chilbearing age

when such use will not inferfere with the examination

Examination of the pelvis and ower abdomen of a pregnant patient should always

be avoided whenever possible, especially durinf the first trimester

always collimate

to the smallest field size appropiate for the examination