This 4-part series covers:
- Radiation theory
- Exposure vs dose
- Rad and rem
- Total body vs regional exposure
- Background radiation
- What to say to patients about x-ray
- Active radiation protection for patients: Filters, collimation, shielding
- Care of special patient groups
- “Dose creep”
- Radiation protection for the tech
- The pregnant x-ray tech
- Site plans, barriers, site inspection