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What is distance in meter safe away from xray machine?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Depends: If it is off, don't worry. If it is a standard x-ray unit several feet.

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Answered 5/2/2014

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A member asked:

What is distance in meter safe away from xray machine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Velt answered

Dr Dinhofer agreed

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Hello! I did an x-ray of the head for the orthodontist. The nurse put the auto mode with smallest radiation: 8 mGycm2. However, when the exam was over, the machine showed 17 mGycm2. Why did it change? how many mSv did I get? Thank you so much?