Additional Risk Minimizers

The use of high-speed x-ray film that requires only very small amounts of radiation to produce an optimal image. Technique standards have been established by national and international guidelines have been designed and are continually reviewed by national and international radiology protection councils. Modern, state-of-the-art x-ray systems have very tightly controlled x-ray beams with significant filtration and x-ray dose control methods. This contributes the minimization of scatter or stray radiation and those parts of a patient’s body not being imaged receive minimal exposure.