https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/diploma-nursing/817/appendixWelcome to the Dip AVN Case Studies Section by Geraldine Coles VN Dip AVN (Surg).The case studies in this section were submitted by Geraldine during her exams, winning her the BVNA DAVN Award 2000 in the process. They set the standard for excellenen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/diploma-nursing/817/appendixWed, 22 Apr 2009 11:16:42 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:44b7952e-0076-40b0-88c7-3452e6bdac5bArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/diploma-nursing/817/appendix#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Dip AVN Cases by Arlo Guthrie on 4/22/2009 11:16:42 AM<br /> <ul> <li>All personnel involved in radiography wear dosemeters at all times. </li> <li>These are sent off every 3 months to check radiation received by personnel. </li> <li>The X-ray machine is fixed in a room 4m x 3.5m, designated to radiography. </li> <li>The radiography table measures 150cms x 90cms and is lead lined. </li> <li>The control panel is situated out in the corridor. </li> <li>The door to the room is lead lined and has a lead glass window. </li> <li>All personnel must wear lead aprons in the room when the X-ray machine is turned on. </li> <li>All personnel leave the room and the door closed before an exposure is made. </li> <li>It is extremely rare for animals to be restrained manually whilst an exposure is made. If this is ever necessary lead gloves are worn and hands must remain outside the primary beam. </li> </ul><div style="clear:both;"></div>