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Safety Precautions and Operating Procedures in an (A)BSL-4 Laboratory: 4. Medical Imaging Procedures
Published on: October 3, 2016
Hazards in the radiology department
James N Johnston1, Jeff B Killion
1Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, USA.
Objective:
This article views, collectively, the problems associated with darkroom disease, multiple chemical sensitivity and latex allergy. Each is discussed individually to establish a case definition.
Method:
Common threads and similarities are identified among the 3 conditions along with potential sources.
Results:
A model is proposed to change attitudes among radiographers in individual departments to improve workplace safety.
Conclusion:
We propose the use of an established health education/disease prevention model to change the attitudes of radiographers toward chemical threats.
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