what is minimum distance from x-ray technition to x-ray tube?

Answer 1

Hey mr.answerman:

The 3 cardinal rules of radiation protection are time, distance and shielding. Distance does make a big difference.

Answer 2

JessiesGirl has it right on, in fact distance greatly affects the exposure one recieves.

See 'The Inverse Square Law'

"The intensity (or illuminance or irradiance) of light or other linear waves radiating from a point source (energy per unit of area perpendicular to the source) is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source so an object (of the same size) twice as far away, receives only ¼ the energy (in the same time period)." (source = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverse-square_law)

While there is no set in stone minimum that I know of, techs usually follow the ALARA Principle, "As Low As Reasonably Achievable". see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ALARA
That is to say as much distance as you can and still ensure a quality diagnostic image. (Being close by for an unstable patient, within sight to visualize motion or other disparities, etc.)

Answer 3

yes!!! it is the inverse square law. the best shield for radiation is distance. as you get farther away the photons from the x-ray weaken and are less dangerous. the recommended distance is 6 feet and that is the distance of the cords!

Answer 4

An X-ray tech is not protected by distance. A tech is protected by a lead wall, and can view the patient through a lead glass.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It is 6 feet, but they say never assume any distance is safe

Answer 7

6 ft.

Answer 8

As far as the cord will allow?