Suppose you are beginning or contemplating working in an environment where you’re exposed to radiation or just curious about radiation monitoring. Regardless of your reasons, it’s natural for you to consider all…
There are a number of fields of work in which the workers are exposed to radiation of one kind or another. At a hospital where they do x-rays and other radiation procedures,…
A dosimeter badge is a personal device used for monitoring and recording the cumulative dose of radiation. Ernest O’Wollan first developed dosimeter badges while working on the controversial Manhattan Project during World…
Not many people have jobs that place them in harm’s way. We rely on brave and selfless professionals in the armed forces, police service, and fire departments to do this for us.…
What is Radiation? Radiation is the term used to describe the emission or transmission of energy through space or an object. There are many different types of radiation, some of which you…
A radiation badge is also called a dosimeter badge, a device that workers wear daily if they work in facilities with high amounts of radiation. Wearing a radiation badge is very common…
Pregnant women who work in facilities prone to radiation exposure should take extra precautions. If the exposure is within a regulatory limit, then it’s less likely to cause any health issues to…
To Our Med-Pro Family, We want to let you know that our team is working hard at serving our customers needs while maintaining the guidelines established both locally and at the state…
According to Consumer Reports, there are over 80 million CT scans performed in the United States compared to only 3 million in 1980. The use of medical imaging exams has increased significantly,…
Clinical radiology is a necessary and exciting field, but it entails constant exposure to radiation and other health hazards. Patients are brought in for x-rays, which can put the technician or provider…
