Thyroid shield, leaded gloves, and glasses should be available to the fluoroscopist to reduce exposure to thyroid, the extremities and eyes. If proper care is not taken, mobile equipment has a greater potential than standard equipment for unnecessary radiation exposure of personnel. In mobile units, variations can occur in exposures due to line voltage fluctuations, which can affect the output of the machine. Rechargeable units are capacitor discharge units are not affected. Stand well away from the useful beam and the animal during the radiographic exposures.
Distance is often the best possible protection from radiation.
Operators should wear protective garments with lead equivalent of at least 0.5 millimeter. D. Proper Operating Procedures for Dental Units 1. Only persons required for radiographic procedure should be in the radiographic room during exposure. Everyone in the room must be adequately protected by protective garments. Align the x-ray beam and film very carefully with the area to be radiographed.