The demand for bedside X-ray machines has increased. Due to their compact body, flexible movement, and small footprint, they can easily shuttle between operating rooms or wards, which has been welcomed by many hospital procurement parties. However, many people are concerned that when shooting by their bed, the radiation will be relatively high and have a certain impact on the body. Therefore, can specific protective measures be taken to reduce the radiation hazards. The following is the introduction of radiation protection measures for bedside X-ray machine:
1. During preoperative visits, surgical nurses should inform patients of the significance of intraoperative examinations to gain their understanding and cooperation. At the same time, it is necessary to understand the patient’s general situation, such as whether there is a pacemaker, steel plate, screw, intramedullary needle, etc. in the body. Inform the patient to remove the metal items they are wearing before the operating room to prevent artifacts.
2. Intraoperative protection includes the protection of medical, nursing, and patient personnel. The surgeon carefully examines the patient before surgery, reading X-rays and C-rays. Understand the characteristics of anatomical parts and be familiar with bone structure imaging. Any irradiation that cannot bring diagnostic and therapeutic significance to patients should not be carried out. Considering the patient’s diagnosis and benefits, all medical equipment irradiation should be maintained at a reasonable and as low level as possible.
Due to the low radiation dose of the bedside X-ray machine, it is usually sufficient for medical staff to wear protective clothing such as lead. The radiation of X-rays taken by the bedside decreases with distance, and generally 2 meters away is considered safe. People taking X-rays usually stand so far, and 5 meters away is similar to the radiation of nature.
Post time: Apr-19-2023