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[How safe are older x-ray generators].

H L Kronholz1, J Schütz

  • 1Zentrum für Strahlenmedizin, Westflische Wilhelms-Universität Münster.

Der Radiologe
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A critical failure in an old high-voltage generator caused an X-ray tube implosion, leading to patient injury. Immediate manual shutdown by trained radiographers is essential to prevent harm during such incidents.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiological Safety
  • Biomedical Engineering

Context:

  • Discussion prompted by an incident involving a >25-year-old high-voltage X-ray generator.
  • Component failure (control timer breakdown) during an exposure led to X-ray tube implosion.
  • Patient received increased radiation exposure and severe burns.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the safety risks associated with aging high-voltage X-ray generator equipment.
  • To emphasize the critical need for immediate manual intervention by radiographers in case of equipment malfunction.
  • To underscore the importance of owner responsibility and staff training for high-voltage generator safety.

Summary:

  • A control timer failure in an old high-voltage generator caused an X-ray tube implosion during patient exposure.
  • The incident resulted in the patient receiving excessive radiation and suffering partial grade 3 burns.
  • Manual shutdown of the generator by the radiographer is the sole immediate measure to prevent patient injury during such failures.

Impact:

  • Reinforces the necessity of regular maintenance and timely replacement of aging radiological equipment.
  • Stresses the critical role of well-trained personnel in managing unexpected equipment failures to ensure patient safety.
  • Highlights potential for recurrent failures in aged installations, necessitating proactive risk assessment and management.

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