Medical Equipment & Supplies
Proper X-Ray Protective Apron Care and UseX-ray aprons serve a very specific purpose, to protect and shield you from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Shielding, one of the three …
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Ionizing Radiation Exposure Ionizing radiation is radiation with enough energy so that during an interaction with an atom, it can remove tightly bound electrons from the orbit of an atom, causing …
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The ALARA principle is an important principle for any worker, exposed to radiation, to fully understand and apply in every day use. What is ALARA? ALARA stands for "As Low As Reasonably …
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Time, Distance, and Shielding Time, distance, and shielding are the three basic concepts of radiation protection that apply to all types of ionizing radiation. Shielding simply means having something …
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Which x-ray apron style is right for you?X-ray aprons are available in a wide variety of styles to meet the specific needs of medical professionals. Determining which lead x-ray apron style is right …
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We safely absorb small amounts of naturally occurring radiation daily - or so called "background radiation." On a normal day an average person is exposed to a background dose of 10 microsieverts. The …
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