Radiation Protection Practices and Biological Effects Experienced by Radiologic Technologists

It is vital among radiologic technologist to practice consistent radiation protection to minimize the biological effects of X-rays. This descriptive study was conducted to find out extent radiation protection measures are observed by 62 radiologic technologists in Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon. Also determined in this study were the common biological effects of radiation exposure experienced by them. The study yields the following results: the radiologic technologists in Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon highly practiced radiation protection particularly the use of the aperture diaphragm and avoidance of repeat examination. Among the biological effects experienced by the radiologic technologists, the most common were fatigue and skin erythema. Last, there was a significant relationship between the extent of radiation protection practices and the occurrence of skin erythema. In conclusion, radiation protection measures are highly practiced by the radiologic technologists. Fatigue and skin erythema are associated with radiation exposure.

 

Keywords - radiation protection practices, biological effects, radiation exposure, radiologic technologist