Radiation Safety - Vatech A9 User Manual

3.3

Radiation Safety

This equipment must be housed inside an X-ray shielded room.
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The operator must remain outside a shielded room during X-ray exposure to
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protect himself/herself from radiation.
During imaging, the operator must maintain vocal/visual contact with the patient
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from outside the shielded area.
The operator should continuously check the status of the patient and the
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equipment during imaging.
The operator should be at least 2 m (6 feet) away from the equipment during
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imaging.
The operator must immediately stop imaging if the equipment malfunctions.
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The patient must wear a lead apron with neck and thyroid protection during X-ray
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exposure.
Children and pregnant women must consult with a doctor before X-ray exposure.
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vatech A9 (Model name: PHT-30CSS) User Manual
Since rules and regulations concerning radiation safety differ
between countries, it is the responsibility of the owner and
operator of this equipment to comply with all applicable rules
and regulations concerning radiation safety and protection in
his/her area.
As a manufacturer of radiology equipment that conforms to
stringent protection standards around the world, we
guarantee the maximum degree of protection against
radiation hazards for our equipment.
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