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Radiologists, even when they follow the most stringent safety procedures, are already working with an energy for which there is no safe exposure limit. There is always risk involved with exposure to radiation, and there’s absolutely no way to eliminate that risk fully. However, the standards set for exposure limits for radiologists in the course of their occupation are designed to be reasonable. For example, Stanford uses radiation limits that were recommended by the Internati …

Lead aprons are part of the basic supplies for anybody who works around x-rays and, of course, for people who go in to get an x-ray as part of a diagnostic procedure. Lead is the material of choice because it provides excellent protection against electromagnetic radiation, like x-rays. What goes on when an x-ray strikes a lead apron is actually, from a physical perspective, quite interesting. It’s a bit more complex than merely blocking the radiation (for info on apron care, see the apro …

Leaded glasses can vastly reduce the amount of radiation exposure that a radiology tech experiences to their eyes. Of course, reducing the amount of exposure that a radiology tech is subjected to during the course of their work is always a primary goal, but the advantages of using protective glasses may be underestimated by radiology techs themselves. One of the primary conditions that utilizing x-ray protective glasses can prevent is cataracts. Where protecting against the dangers t …

TIPS FOR CHILD COOPERATION AND TRAUMA REDUCTION Let's be honest here: most young children aren't going to be as happy-faced as our little friend in the picture on this site when they're crammed naked inside of a plastic tube. Would you? We also know that the Pigg-O-Stat might be a little weird (read: scary) looking to a young child, making it harder for the technologist to do his or her job (not that children aren't squirmy enough without being scared to death!). Some te …

Apron Care & Guidelines The following guidelines and tips will help maintain your garment's safe performance as well as keep your garment looking good for many years to come. INSPECTION Please inspect your garment thoroughly upon receipt and at regular intervals. During a plain film radiographic inspection you may observe: a. Light spots, small or large, may appear which indicate localized thicker attenuating content particles. This effect increases xray& …