title: The basics of radiation protection for hospital workers: considerations and procedures.
abstract: Radiology is probably one of the most widely misunderstood technologies in healthcare. The health risks of x-ray exposure are not as great as many think, nor are x-rays the only source of radiation. The author dispels some of the mysteries with a definition of radiation, an explanation of its sources and standards, and some basic tips on protection.
authors: Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL.
authors: S B
authors: SB
authors: Dowd
mesh_terms: D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D012306:Risk; D014481:United States