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2.0 Safety Precautions
2.1 Radiation Safety
The KaVo NOMAD PRO 2 was designed to be used in clinical settings (e.g., a dental
office) and controlled settings where transportation or use of other X-ray devices might
be prohibitive due to the device’s size and/or mobility.
This X-ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator unless safe exposure factors,
operating instructions, and maintenance schedules are observed.
This X-ray unit must only be operated by trained personnel in a controlled setting.
Within such a setting, ensure that only the patient is in the direct beam of the x-ray,
and that any ancillary personnel are a minimum of 6 feet away from the patient. If
it is necessary for any ancillary personnel to be closer than 6 feet, these personnel
should stay out of the direct beam and wear personal protective equipment, such as
an apron and thyroid collar.
• The KaVo NOMAD PRO 2 provides a high
degree of protection from unnecessary
radiation. However, no practical design can
provide complete protection nor prevent
operators from exposing themselves or
others to unnecessary radiation. It is
important to restrict use and follow all
applicable government radiation protection
regulations. Pregnant women should not
be exposed to X-rays unless necessary.
Proper safety precautions should be taken
to minimize dose to the fetus.
• Operators must be fully acquainted
with industry safety recommendations,
established maximum permissible doses,
and local jurisdiction requirements for use.
• Optimal operator protection from radiation
backscatter exists when the following
measures are taken:
a)
the backscatter shield is positioned at the outer end of the collimator cone,
b)
the backscatter shield is close to the patient,
c)
the patient tilts his or her head when needed to accommodate exposures (see
Section 4.7
Exposure Techniques
), and
d)
the operator remains within the significant zone of occupancy immediately behind the device
shield.
