This sheet reviews working around ionizing radiation, particularly working with or near X-ray machines. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ionizing radiation? Radiation waves are usually invisible (can’t be seen) and have no weight nor odor. Radiation is grouped into 2 categories: 1) non-ionizing and 2) ionizing. Non-ionizing radiation has lower energy than …
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Podcast: Ep. 76: Radiation and Its Effects on Pregnancy
Dr. Emily Caffrey, a certified health physicist with the Health Physics Society, joins host Christ Stallman, CGC to talk about different types of radiation and their potential effects on a pregnancy.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Health Physics Society's Ask The Expertshttps://HPS.orgEp. 76 Transcript You're listening to the MotherToBaby podcast, medications and more during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Ask the experts with your host, genetic counselor and mom of four, Chris Stallman.This …
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Download Important Resources TodayThe educational tools below offer more information about important exposure topics during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Developed in collaboration with partners who are topic experts, these free resources are available for download and sharing. To view or download infographics in your preferred language, click the corresponding button. For additional details about specific exposures, explore our resource hubs, fact sheets, Baby Blog, and the MotherToBaby Podcast. …
Fact Sheet: X-rays
This sheet is about having X-rays while pregnant or breastfeeding. This information is based on available published research. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are X-rays? X-rays are a form of energy known as ionizing radiation. X-rays have enough energy to pass through the body. As the X-ray moves through the body, it passes through bones, tissues, and organs differently. This allows an image to be created of the inside of the …
Fact Sheet: Working as a Veterinarian or Veterinarian Technician
This sheet talks about some of the general exposures present in veterinary work settings and outlines some resources available to help create a safe work environment. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What types of hazards might be at my workplace? In general, workplace hazards that veterinarians (vets) and veterinary technicians (vet techs) might face could include: anesthesia and waste gases X-rays / ionizing …
