Did you know the ruby laser was reportedly the first working laser, ever? Theodore Maiman created the ruby laser in 1960 at the Hughes Research Laboratories located in California. This laser emits a …
Five Important Laser Safety Measures To Follow
With the wide variety of laser systems used in health care facilities today, it is important to know how to keep your medical personnel and patients safe from laser radiation. This post will highlight …
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Are You Using A Diode Laser In Your Medical Facility?
Diode lasers date back to 1962, when they were first invented. Since then, millions of laser diodes have been used in a wide range of research, medical and industrial applications along with many …
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How-To Find The Right Size X-Ray Apron
Proper shielding is essential when protecting against radiation. X-ray aprons come in a variety of sizes, styles, product materials, colors, and patterns. Today we will be focusing on the sizing and …
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Lead Aprons: A New Fashion Trend?
Want to become the most popular Rad. tech in your department? Then maybe you should start updating your wardrobe. As radiation techniques advance, lead aprons have been progressing in stylish colors …
How To Properly Select A Pair Of Lead Glasses
Even the smallest exposure to x-ray radiation to the eye can cause radiation poisoning. The symptoms of radiation poisoning include weakness, nausea and hair loss. This is why lead glasses should be …
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