Monthly Archives: November 2008

Shielding and X-ray Room Design

Hariette A.W.

Purpose of Shielding To protect : the x-ray department staff the patients (when not being x-rayed) visitors and the public persons working adjacent to or near the x-ray facility Radiation Shielding – Design Concepts Data required include consideration of : Type of x-ray equipment Usage (workload) Positioning Whether multiple tubes/receptors are being used Primary beam access (vs. scatter only) Operator location Surrounding areas Shielding Design (I) Equipment What equipment is to be used ? General radiography Fluoroscopy (with or without radiography) Dental (oral or OPG) Mammography CT Shielding Design (II) The type of equipment is very important for the following Click Here To Read More

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National Radiologic Technology Week

Hariette A.W.

Yesterday, November 8, 2008, was the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays. In connection with this,the observance of the National Radiologic Technology Week was launched with a symbolic ceremony during the 1999 RT Congress which was held at the Subic International Hotel last November 13, 1999. President Joseph E. Estrada approved the National RT Week through Proclamation No. 194, which shall be observed every second week of November of every year, The President signed the declaration on October 11, 1999. The Philippine Federation of Professional Radiologic Technologists, worked for the approval of the decree with the initiative of its National Click Here To Read More

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