ASSESSMENT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE X-RAY CLINICS IN ALAZIZIA-WASTE
The two main parts of radiation are waves like sunlight, X-rays, and gamma rays, or small particles like beta and alpha particles. Medical X-rays are frequently utilized for diagnosing diseases and disorders including fractures and the state of vertebrae, joints, and other structures in the body. Excessive exposure to radiation (higher than 200 rems) causes radiation impacts burns are examples. Additionally, when administered at larger rates and doses acute radiation syndrome can be brought on by rapidly increasing the radiation dose, such as loss of hair, blistering redness, and ulceration of the skin. With a focus on healthcare workers who deal with ionizing radiation on the job, we evaluated the perception, knowledge, and mitigation of the hazards that are related to the radiological examinations in this work. For assessing their level of understanding of ionizing radiation, a questionnaire has been given to the technicians and other staff members who work in several X-ray clinics in Wasit's Aziziyah district. The results of a survey showing that the majority of radiography clinics are committed to safety and security measures. The majority of radiology clinics adhere to Iraqi Ministry of Health regulations. It was noted that there are just four clinics, which isn’t enough given the size of population. Furthermore, there were none of the specialist radiological facilities like fluoroscopy, CT, or mammography. Al-Azizia is unique in that it has a huge population, which raises the possibility that more people will need radiological testing. Thus, Iraqi Ministry of Health and Environment must concentrate on the radiological element by expanding the number of specialized radiological centers, as it is a crucial requirement for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Keywords: X-Ray Protection; Diagnostic X-Ray Safety; X-Ray Clinic Shielding.