Radiographic Prescription Quality Control And Infection Control Question And Answers

Radiographic Prescription Quality Control And Infection Control

Question 1. describe in brief the steps in radiographic infection control.
Answer. Following are the steps in radiographic infection control:

 

• Whole surface of X-ray machine should be covered with plastic.
• Ask the patient to wear lead apron and seat him/her in proper position.
• Dental healthcare worker should wash his/her hand with antiseptic and wear gloves.
• While exposing the film care is taken to touch only covered surface.

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• From exposed film saliva is washed out and film is kept in disposable container outside the room.
• After discharging the patient discard contaminated barriers and disinfect or sterilize lead apron.
• Contaminated gloves are removed and film is carried to darkroom. Wear new gloves in darkroom.
• Remove film from barrier pouch and keep it on clean surface. Take care not to touch the film with gloved hand.
• Dispose wrapper and gloves.
• Processing of the uncontaminated film on clean surface is done.