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RAD
Radiology
Medical imaging
8 November 1895
Fluoroscopy,
computed tomography
(1970s), mammography,
ultrasound (1970s), and
magnetic resonance imaging
(1980s).
Sources
X-ray photons
Double contrast
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF X-
RAY EXPOSURE
Early effects : Chemical changes
structure or function of constituent cells.
Delayed effects, such as cancer, may also
occur ultimately as a result of DNA damage
produced by the radiation in surviving cells.
Earliest visual indications of a high radiation
dose erythema or skin reddening
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF X-
RAY EXPOSURE
The threshold dose 300 rads (3.0 Gray)
The effect erythema occurs within a day of the exposure and then
disappears.
The effect may recur 8-14 days later pain in the affected tissue.
After a few days, the skin may return to its normal appearance but
remain highly sensitive.
For doses in excess of 5000 rads (50 Gray) blood flow problems
atrophy and ulcerations.
may eventually require the amputation of fingers or major portions
of the hand.
Occupational Dose Limits for
Quarterly Annual
Whole body; head and trunk; lens of eye; gonads 1.25 rems 5 rems
Hands and forearms; feet and ankles 18.75 rems 18.75 rems
Shielding