[Anonymous July 21, 2000 at 11:40 am Post count: 93172]

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Serio,
Ellie is correct. I work in the ER. When my patients are x-rayed at the bedside, I step out of the room…or if they are critical, put on a lead apron and stay with them ( the apron not because I would glow the one time , but because it is known that ACCUMULATED radiation exposure is unsafe ) . NOW, I use a lead thyroid piece which snaps around the neck. Interestingly enough, I had never used this device until last month ( didn’t know they made ’em ). I have exposed my thyroid to radiation a zillion times in 14.6 years UNWITTINGLY. Hmmm.

[Anonymous July 21, 2000 at 3:26 pm Post count: 93172]

#1037728

Serio,
The amount of radiation you would give off to others would be if you came withing “hugging” distance of them, and it would be like giving them a “dental x-ray”. Very minimal….the point is…if they don’t need the dental x-ray…why subject them to it? That why you maintain your distance, etc. from them. If you need an x-ray, you get one, to diagnose a broken arm, diseased tooth, etc.

Hope this helps a little bit.

Hugs,
Ellie

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