Carestream DENTAL Nanoray CS 2400P, User Manual

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2.5 Radiation Safety
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This X-ray device may be dangerous to operator, patient and
bystander unless safe exposure factors, operating instructions and
maintenance schedules are observed.
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Do not operate if the backscatter shield or collimator cone are
broken.
1) Ensure proper registration and compliance with any such regulation.
2) In implementing a radiation protection program, please consult any state, provincial,
and local regulations governing radiation protection and the use of X-ray equipment.
3) Operator must follow all applicable regulatory guidelines and in-house radiation
protection program in regard to patients and operators who are pregnant or expect to
become pregnant.
4) Operators must be fully acquainted with industry safety recommendations and
established maximum permissible doses.
5) Optimal operator radiation backscatter protection exists when:
- The backscatter shield is positioned at the outer end of the collimator cone,
- The backscatter shield is parallel to the operator,
- The backscatter shield is close to the patient,
- The patient tilts their head when needed to accommodate exposures,
- The operator remains within the Significant Zone of Occupancy immediately behind
the device shield.
6) Do not enable The Portable Dental X-ray (Model: CS 2400P) until patient and operator
Correct
placement
Safety
Green zone