https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/32068/hypothyroidism-and-radiography I have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I am a student vet nurse. I am wondering if I should be doing anything extra when performing X-rays with vets. We always stand outside the room when taking the x-rays and if manual restraint is necessaryen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/176538?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:57:56 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:5c23f53f-8173-4c5d-87de-d8d94d6084bdapache<p>The short answer is no - if you are never in the room when the exposure is taken then you literally don&#39;t need to wear anything (although your practice may have a uniform policy prohibiting that!).</p> <p>The proper answer is to get confirmation via your RPS from your RPA. Especially if there was ever a chance you may need to stay in the room.</p> <p>I discussed thyroid protection with ours and his view was not needed for the infrequent times we are in the room and the precautions we have in place. Much more of an issue if working with things like CT scanners or equines.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>