Radiation Safety; X-Ray Protection - GE Revolution CT User Manual

4 Radiation Safety

(Reference 21CFR 1020.30 (h)(1)(i))

4.1 X-Ray Protection

Authorized Users
This equipment incorporates a high degree of protection against X-ray radiation outside the
useful beam. But this equipment cannot substitute the essential requirement that every user
must take adequate precautions to prevent the possibility of any person carelessly, unwisely, or
unknowingly exposing themselves or others to radiation.
Everyone having anything to do with X-ray equipment must receive proper training and become
fully acquainted with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements and the International Commission on Radiation Protection.
NCRP reports are available from:
NCRP Publications
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Room 1016
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
All persons authorized to use the equipment must understand the dangers posed by X-ray
exposure so that they can prevent any injury or damage that may result from such exposure.
GE Healthcare urges you to use protective materials and devices to prevent any injury or
damage from X-ray exposure.
Chapter 3 Safety
WARNING
IMPROPERLY USED X-RAY EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE INJURY. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT
TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. IF YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW SAFE X-RAY
PRACTICES OR IGNORE THE ADVICE PRESENTED IN THE MANUAL, YOU
AND YOUR PATIENT RISK EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS RADIATION.
WARNING
EVERYONE HAVING ANYTHING TO DO WITH X-RAY EQUIPMENT MUST
TAKE ADEQUATE STEPS TO ENSURE PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY.
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