6. November 8, 1895
Sir Wilhem Conrad Roentgen, enclosed the
Crooke Tube with Photographic Plates, while
Working in his Lab in Germany
The goal of covering the Tube in the Dark Room
was such that, no light will escape
Across the room, he noticed that a plate coated
with Barium Platinocyanide (Fluorescent
Material), began to glow
He Placed several materials, including his wife’s
hand and got an image, marking the discovery of
X-rays
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20. Radiotherapist: A specialized Medical
Imaging professional that uses Ionising
Radiations to treat Diseases
Oncologist: A specialist in the field of
Oncology (study of cancer)
Radiology Nurse: A Professional Nurse,
that works in the radiology department;
assisting in Nursing Interventions
Medical Imaging Modality: A technical
subfield in Medical Imaging, making use
of a particular equipment and Radiation
for Diagnosis or Therapy
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47. Current System of Radiological
Protection
– Three principles
Justification
Optimization
Limitation
– Three categories of exposure
Public
Occupational
Medical
– Three exposure situations
Planned
Existing
Emergency