Fact Sheet Regarding Gonadal Shielding for Dental Applications, January 12, 2024

(2024) Fact Sheet Regarding Gonadal Shielding for Dental Applications, January 12, 2024. Public Health, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)

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Abstract

The Bureau of Radiological Health has recently amended rules specific to requirements related to technique chart content and shielding of the reproductive organs (gonads) during diagnostic abdominal imaging. These rule changes have resulted in many questions related to overall shielding requirements, and this fact sheet provides information to help guide facilities in reviewing their current radiation protection and shielding practices.

Item Type: Departmental Report
Keywords: Dental, Public Health
Subjects: Health and medicine
Health and medicine > Healthcare
Health and medicine > Healthcare > Medical equipment
Health and medicine > Public health
ID Code: 50897
Deposited By: Margaret Barr
Deposited On: 15 Oct 2024 20:03
Last Modified: 15 Oct 2024 20:03
URI: https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/50897