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You are provided with information describing safety procedures used in 2 medical imaging departments

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You are provided with information describing safety procedures used in 2 medical imaging departments. For each department 1-explain the nature of the hazards to patients and staff 2-explain how the procedures reduce the hazardous effect Explain the circumstances where each method of imaging might be used in preference to ultrasound, which has relatively low levels of hazard.

Scenario 2: Hospital MRI scan - Personnel must wear the standard clothing and footwear provided at all times. . All jewellery must be removed before entering the facility. - All personal effects must kept in lockers outside the facility. . Health and safety checklist to be completed with all patients. - Patients must be escorted into the facility by operating personnel. . Patients must not be accompanied by friends or family. Scenario 3: X ray imaging department - All diagnostic examinations involving medical exposures are performed with the radiation dose to the patient being as low as reasonably practicable to achieve the required quality of image. . All operating personnel must withdraw from the treatment area when X-ray tube is in operation. . Personal dosimeters (?lm badge) should be worn on the front of the body, in the area of the main torso, anywhere from waist to neck. Individuals who wear lead garments should position the whole body dosimeter at the collar level, outside of any lead protection. . When not wearing the dosimeter, it should be stored in an area away from any radiation sources. . Do not lend your dosimeter to another person, and do not wear another person's dosimeter. . Personal dosimeters must be submitted for analysis every 3 months. . If your dosimeter is damaged or lost, promptly contact the badge coordinator or the Radiation Safety Of?ce. . Personnel must inform the Radiation Safety Office if they become pregnant or are intending to become pregnant.

 

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