Radiation Safety - Vatech Premium PAX-i3D 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 in order
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to 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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Since rules and regulations concerning radiation safety differ between
countries, it is the responsibility of the owner and/or operator of this
equipment to comply with all applicable rules and regulations
concerning radiation safety and protection in their 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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