Time, Distance, and Shielding: Key Rules for Radiation Safety

𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.​
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​✅ Shielding: Lead aprons, barriers, and walls are vital tools for protection.​
​✅ Distance: Don’t forget the inverse square law—doubling your distance from the radiation source reduces exposure by a factor of four.​
​✅ Time: Limit exposure duration whenever possible.​
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​These principles are especially critical during portable exams and mobile fluoroscopy procedures. Stay safe, technologists!​
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​What strategies do you use to minimize radiation exposure? Share your tips!​
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