Radiation And X-Ray System; Safety And General Compliance Information - Carestream DRX-Revolution Safety And Regulatory Information Manual

Safety and Regulatory Information
Radiation and X-ray
System
Safety and General
Compliance
Information
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Occupational workers associated with X-ray work must be familiar with the
recommendations of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH),
the National Council on Radiation Protection (NCRP), the International
Commission on Radiation Protection (ICRP), and state and local regulations.
Be sure that all personnel authorized to operate the System are familiar with
the established regulations of the authorities named above. All personnel
should be monitored to ensure compliance with recommended procedures.
Current sources of information include:
• NCRP Report 147: Structural Shielding Design for Medical Imaging
Facilities
• Current recommendations of the International Committee on Radiation
Protection
• State or local requirements for radiation protection
Although exposure to high levels of X-radiation may pose a health risk, System
X-ray equipment does not pose any danger when properly used. Be certain all
operating personnel are properly educated concerning the hazards of
radiation. Persons responsible for the System must understand the safety
requirements and special warnings for X-ray operation. Review this manual
and the manuals for each component in the System to become aware of all
safety and operation requirements.
CAUTION
:
Ensure exposure parameters are properly adjusted within
safety limits.
CAUTION
:
Incorrect Collimator adjustment may cause unnecessary
patient X-ray exposure. See the DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray
System Hardware Guide for instructions for adjusting the size
of the exposure area.
CAUTION
:
Incorrect X-ray Tube and Collimator position could cause the
X-ray field to be misaligned with the receptor, resulting in
unacceptable images.
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