Patient page. Pregnancy and X-ray safety.

摘要

"Are you pregnant or is there a chance that you might be pregnant?" This may seem like a personal question, but if you are a woman of child-bearing age, it's one of the things the radiologic technologist will ask before performing an x-ray examination. Radiologic technologists are skilled medical professionals who have received specialized education in the areas of radiation protection, patient care and radiation safety. Their job is to produce the best quality diagnostic image while minimizing your exposure to the x-rays. This is of particular concern if you are pregnant or if you might be pregnant.