Radiation Protection Guidelines; Protection By Distance - Instrumentarium Orthopantomograph OP200 Installation Manual

1 Introduction
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1.4 Radiation protection guidelines

X-ray equipment may cause injury if used improperly. The
instructions contained in this manual must be read and
followed when operating the Orthopantomograph
All government and local regulations pertaining to radiation
safety must be observed.
NOTE! For USA: Many provisions of these regulations are
based on recommendations of the National Council on
Radiation
Recommendations
published in NCRP Report #35 available from NCRP
Publications, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1016,
Bethesda, MD 20814.
Personal radiation monitoring and protective devices are
available and recommended for staff members. It is also
recommended to provide the patient with a protective
apron. Consult the physician before taking images of
pregnant patients.
OP200 with radiation protection in accordance with
IEC601-1-3:1994.
CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

1.4.1 Protection by distance

In all examinations the user of the x-ray equipment should
wear protective clothing. The operator does not need to be
close to the patient during normal use. The protection
against stray radiation can be achieved by using the hand
switch not less than 2 m (7 ft.) from the focal spot and the
x-ray beam. Operator should maintain visible contact with
the patient and technique factors. This allows immediate
termination of radiation by the release of the exposure
button in the event of a malfunction or disturbance.
Caution information on control panel:
CAUTION X-RAYS
ATTENTION
RAYONS X
WARNING:
This x-ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator
unless safe exposure factors, operating instructions and
maintenance schedules are observed.
Instrumentarium Dental
Protection and
for dental x-ray
OP200.
®
Measurements.
protection are
5139614-100 rev 4