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Safety Precautions and Operating Procedures in an (A)BSL-4 Laboratory: 4. Medical Imaging Procedures
Published on: October 3, 2016
Abstract:
Storage and retrieval of radiographic images was studied to quantify existing procedures and determine the applicability of new technology. Storage practices were found to be consistent among different types of hospitals. About one third of American hospitals have serious problems, particularly lack of space. Most hospitals save radiographs 4-7 years after the latest examination, but one third fall outside this range. It does not appear that there is near-term technological solution for radiographic storage problems.
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