181982937-Clark-s-Pocket-Handbook-For-Radiographers-pdf (1)

Theatre Radiography
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Patient identification and pregnancy status must be confirmed with
either the anaesthetist or an appropriate member of the theatre
team before any radiation exposure.
Records should be kept of patient details, exposure time and
radiation dose when screening is employed.
The radiographer must give clear instructions to staff before
exposures are made regarding their role in reducing the risk of
accidental exposure.
Sterile Procedures
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The radiographer should avoid the contamination of sterile areas.
Ideally, equipment should be positioned before any sterile towels
are placed in position, and care should be exercised not to touch
sterile areas when positioning the image receptor or moving
equipment during the operation.
For the prevention of infection, the unit selected should be cleaned
and dried after each patient. Where appropriate, protective plastic
coverings can be used to reduce blood contamination during
surgical procedures. When blood or other bodily fluids do come
into contact with the imaging equipment, an appropriate cleaning
solution, as advised by the local infection control officer, should
be used.
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