Shielding/Filtration Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
Apron
A
0.5mm Pb
2
Q
Thyroid shield
A
0.5mm Pb
3
Q
Glasses
A
0.35mm Pb
4
Q
Gloves
A
0.25mm Pb
5
Q
Protective curtain
A
0.25mm Pb
6
Q
Bucky slot cover
A
0.25mm Pb
7
Q
Primary barrier (Wall behind bucky + floor)
A
1/16 inch Pb
8
Q
Secondary barrier (Walls not near primary beam)
A
1/32 inch Pb
9
Q
Inherent filtration
A
0.5mm Al. equivalent
10
Q
Added filtration
A
2.0mm Al. equivalent
11
Q
Total filtration below 50 kVp
A
0.5mm Al. equivalent
12
Q
Total filtration at 50-70 kVp
A
1.5mm Al. equivalent
13
Q
Total filtration above 70 kVp
A
2.5mm Al. equivalent
