Radiolog Radiology

Since the early start of x-rays which came at a high price due to long exposure times for good diagnostic images. It has many beneficial purposes in clinical applications and for those working in hospitals or other clinical settings, must protect themselves from the hazards of radiation exposure. X-rays machines have been first used since 1896, (Dec, 2010). In the initial stages of radiation in medicine, the concern was not of the risk to the patient, but to the health care worker being exposed to large doses. Thomas Edison assistant Clarence Dally died from a severe x-ray burn and radiation induced cancer in 1904. This was the first noted x-ray death in the United States (Chaffins, page 2). Subsequently after her death, radiologist were developing blood disorders such as leukemia at higher rates than the general public. This led to the development of lead aprons that are still in use today. Studies also showed that by limiting the dose, x-ray voltage and exposure time of radiation reduced the risk to patients as well.

For instance, CT, MRI machines, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine imaging and x-ray machines, these are used in diagnostic radiology procedures on a daily basis at hospitals, clinics and diagnostic testing centers. Even though new equipment has allowed for much better image quality and treatment of diagnosis of different medical conditions, the side effects are over exposure, especially if given a higher dose to satisfy the outcome of a higher resolution of the body part taken. The goal is also to have as minimal exposure to radiation for radiologic technologists and the