Protected area and significant zones of occupancy
If the operator or staff does not need to be close to the patient during the
exposure, the operator and staff use the protected area to control the
following functions:
• selection of mode of operation
• selection of exposure settings (X-ray loading factors)
• actuation of the exposure button
• other necessary controls for the operator during exposure
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2
4
5
3
1.
X-ray room
2.
X-ray tube
3.
Patient environment
4.
Workstation
5.
Operator room: protected area
Figure 19: Protected area and significant zones of occupancy
WARNING:
The patient must wear appropriate radiation protection
garments.
The position of the patient environment depends on the position of the X-ray
tube.
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