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- Title
Gonadal and Fetal Shielding: Preliminary Findings of Technologists' Practices.
- Authors
Mohr, Lesa L.; Clark, Kevin R.
- Abstract
The medical imaging community is debating the dis-continuation of patient gonadal and fetal shielding during diagnostic imaging examinations. Preliminary results from this study indicated that most registered radiologic technologists in the sample were required to shield patients during diagnostic examinations as mandated by their employer or state law, and the majority disclosed that they rarely repeated images because of shield misplacement. To help students and technologists better understand the need to discontinue patient gonadal and fetal shielding during diagnostic imaging examinations, educators and professional organizations should address advancements of digital radiography equipment, scatter radiation principles, appropriate collimation, and proper positioning.
- Subjects
RADIOGRAPHY equipment; ATTITUDES of medical personnel; DIGITAL technology; RADIOGRAPHY; FETUS; RADIOLOGIC technology; MEDICAL practice; RADIATION injuries; GONADS; PATIENT positioning; PATIENT safety; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
Radiologic Science & Education, 2022, Vol 27, Issue 1, p33
- ISSN
1078-5450
- Publication type
Article