SOMATOM On.site Radiation Safety for Supporters Job Aid USA

Radiation Safety for Supporters Job Aid SOMATOM On.site This Job Aid provides you with important information on radiation safety when performing head CT examinations with SOMATOM On.site. Protection from stray radiation SOMATOM On.site provides an effective shielding of stray radiation through the following components: • Shielded gantry (1) • Telescopic design of the shielded gantry • Rear radiation shield for the back opening of the gantry bore (2) • Front Halo radiation shield for the space between the patient’s body and the front opening of the gantry bore (3) In addition, SOMATOM On.site provides a visual and audible indication of X-ray exposure (4). 1 2 3 4 TOM Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Job Aid Effective Date: 25 Jul 2024 | QR700010176 Healthineers Job Aid | Radiation Safety for Supporters Effective Date: 9 Sept 2024 | QR700012886 Stray radiation distribution The graphics below show the estimated stray radiation distribution in the horizontal plane through the scanner axis for the front Halo radiation shield when open and closed. The rear radia- tion shield is closed in both cases. The graphics show interpolated and extrapolated measured data. As you can see, the radiation distribution is altered by the front Halo radiation shield. Front Halo radiation shield closed Front Halo radiation shield open (rear radiation shield closed) (rear radiation shield closed) e d C b a e d C b -2 N -1 -1 g g h O x(m) x(m) 1 2 2 -6 -5 4 -3 -2 -1 0 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 O z(m) z(m) nGy/mAs μSv/exam mSv/a a < 0.3 < 0.1 < 0.1 b 0.3 - 1.7 0.1 - 0.4 0.1 - 0.5 c 1.7 - 3.3 0.4 - 0.8 0.5 - 1.0 d 3.3 - 6.6 0.8 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.0 e 6.6 - 20 1.6 - 4.8 2.0 - 6.0 f 20 - 33 4.8 - 8.0 6.0 - 10 g 33 - 66 8.0 - 16 10 - 20 h 66 - 166 16 - 40 20 - 50 i > 166 > 40 > 50 The system has been designed in a way to reduce scatter radiation exposure to the operator. We recommend that the CT operator stands in the designated significant zone of occupancy (hatched area) shown in the above figures. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 2 of 4 Job Aid | Radiation Safety for Supporters Effective Date: 9 Sept 2024 | QR700012886 Recommendations for radiation protection • Staff members that are not required to perform the scan examination shall leave the patient room during the scan. • The radiation warning lights indicate when an examination is being performed. • Ensure that only the operator and necessary accompanying person for immediate medical care and patient safety remain within the exposed area during scanning. • Please follow the radiation safety rules provided by your radiation department. For further details, please refer to the SOMATOM On.site Radiation Safety Guide. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 3 of 4 Job Aid | Radiation Safety for Supporters Effective Date: 9 Sept 2024 | QR700012886 Please note this learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or In- structions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Opera- tor Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety infor- mation like warnings and cautions. 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