Voice 9, International Desk: In a significant
change in medical imaging practices, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety
Authority, in collaboration with Finland's Society of Radiographers and the
Radiological Society's physicists, has released new guidelines concerning
patient protection during X-ray examinations. The updated recommendation states
that radiation shields, which have traditionally been used during X-rays, are
no longer necessary due to their minimal impact on reducing patient radiation
exposure.
The focus of patient protection has now shifted
to other strategies, including limiting the area being scanned, utilizing
radiation dose automation in modern imaging equipment, selecting appropriate
imaging directions, and adequately preparing patients for the procedure.
Interestingly, the use of traditional radiation shields can sometimes have the
opposite effect, potentially interfering with the imaging process.
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New guidelines have
been released for patient protection during X-ray examinations.
·
Radiation shields
are no longer necessary due to their minimal impact on reducing patient
radiation exposure.
·
Patient protection
strategies now focus on limiting the area being scanned, utilizing radiation
dose automation, selecting appropriate imaging directions, and adequately
preparing patients.
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Traditional
radiation shields can sometimes interfere with the imaging process.
