Veterinary Professionals - Vet Pro - Improve your practice radiography procedures....

jenvetnurse writes "Collimate well so that the area is as small as possible.

Stand at least 2 metres away.

Use a lead screen, lead gown and gloves as necessary.

X-ray your protective clothing from time to time to ensure there are no signs of wear and tear.

Always wear dosimeters and make sure they sent away to the NRPB as recommended. Make one person responsible for them.

Have a lead lined table and if possible surrounding walls.

Ensure the x-rays taken are necessary and try to get them right first time to avoid repeating them.
Use the correct plates, films and have good dark-room techniques – again to reduce repeated unnecessary x-rays being taken.

Keep an accurate log of all x-rays taken and see that the staffs are sharing the amount between them.

Do not allow staff to become complacent with x-rays.

Always give a warning before pressing the exposure button i.e. “x-rays” to warn others to keep away.

Remember x-rays can induce the formation of cancer and genetic defects.
X-rays are just one of many potential hazards to our health.

How does pregnancy affect our jobs as vets and nurses?
I have known many vns to have premature/small babies - is this just a coincedence?

Do many still continue as normal despite all the risks?

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