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  1. Radiation Protection

    BS RT posted a topic in Radiology

    While new technology abounds in radiology, safety is overlooked and dismissed. The RT Health Study 1983-1998 concluded there is increased risk of breast cancer among female x-ray techs due to...

  2. Radiation Safety in OR

    BS RT posted a topic in Operating Room

    Research shows that breast cancer rates are increased in female x-ray techs because of occupational exposure. Radiation protection is even more important around C-arm procedures in OR because the...

  3. Radiation Safety in OR

    BS RT replied to BS RT's topic in Operating Room

    The danger, as revealed by research studies, is for female breast cancer :) Since most of the radiation absorbed by OR personnel comes from the patient in the form of scatter radiation, it is very...

  4. Radiation Safety in OR

    BS RT replied to BS RT's topic in Operating Room

    I did find one company that offers aprons with better breast protection. Its called "SHIELDING INTERNATIONAL" and they have what is called the breast-overlay apron. Any woman working around x-rays in...