Radiation Protection for Healthcare Professionals: Your Role in Radiation Safety
Healthcare professionals who work with medical imaging equipment that produces ionizing radiation must prioritize both patient care and radiation protection. It is important to ensure that the right dose of radiation is administered to patients to provide optimal care while adhering to prescribed standards. However, healthcare professionals also have a responsibility to protect themselves from harmful radiation exposure. While medical imaging has numerous benefits, when administered improperly, it can pose a danger to both healthcare professionals and patients. Therefore, it is crucial to follow radiation safety policies and use appropriate protective equipment to lead a healthy life. Kiran, the Radiology division of Trivitron Healthcare, plays a crucial role in radiation protection by providing safe, ergonomic, and affordable radiation protection solutions . Direct beam exposure and scatter radiation pose the greatest risk of radiation exposure to healthcare professionals. It is...