Frequently Asked Questions
1What are all the safety measures incorporated in Alerio X-Ray machines?
X-Ray equipment produce ionising radiation. These can be harmful to both Patients and Doctors, if proper precautions are not followed. At Alerio, we know clearly that X-Rays are an important diagnostic tool, whereas radiation should not be a deterring factor. Hence, we have designed and manufactured our Alerio X-Rays such that they are least harmful, when they are used in a proper manner.
2What is the role of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)?
In India, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) (www.aerb.gov.in) is responsible for the regulation and proper usage of X-Rays. AERB approves X-Ray machines from radiation safety point of view.
Some of the key checks done by AERB include:
Some of the key checks done by AERB include:
- Ensuring manufacturer has the proper personnel, equipment and infrastructure to manufacture safe X-Ray equipment.
- Ensuring X-Ray equipment being sold is safe from radiation point of view.
- Monitoring the equipment are kept in good condition.
- Making sure that correct procedures are followed.
- Buy only AERB approved or authorised equipment.
- Ask for the radiation test certificate from the manufacturer.
- Perform a quality check of your equipment every year.
- Limit exposure to X-Ray - both direct and scattered.
- Wear protective apron and other accessories.
- Wear dose monitoring badges.
- Register yourself with AERB.
3Is it necessary to have a Lead Lined and Separate X-Ray Room?
This depends on the type of X-Ray machine. As per AERB guidelines, for Dental Intra-Oral (IOPA), Handheld and Mobile type X-Ray, a separate Lead Lined room is not mandatory. However, it is mandatory that safety aprons and safety rules are followed when using these equipment.
4How to ensure Image Clarity in X-Ray equipment?
This depends on the type of X-Ray machine. As per AERB guidelines, for Dental Intra-Oral (IOPA), Handheld and Mobile type X-Ray, a separate Lead Lined room is not mandatory. However, it is mandatory that safety aprons and safety rules are followed when using these equipment.
- A good X-Ray equipment is one of the requirements for a clear X-Ray.
- Equal importance is to use a good quality film.
- Ensure that the film has not expired.
- The film will be kept in a dark cool environment, which is away from the X-Ray room.
- Procedures followed for developing the film are also very important.
- The developer, fixer and water should be used as per instructions.
- Replace with fresh solution at least once in two weeks.
- Avoid using colder or warmer solution.
- Ensure that the dark room is not bright.
- When using Digital Sensor, ensure that it is properly calibrated and serviced.
- Digital Sensors degrade over time; closely observe and replace worn out sensors.
- The imaging software will have various options for image adjustments.
- Calibrate the sensor/film with the X-Ray machine.
- Each sensor/film works best for a particular exposure parameter.
- Imaging techniques are very important to get the right image.
- Position the film as close as possible to the object to be imaged.
- Keep the sensor/film perpendicular to the X-Ray cone.
- During exposure, the patient should remain steady to avoid blurred image.
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