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Is it safe to work in the radiology department if i am pregnant?

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SAFE/WORK/XRAY/PREGN: It is safe to work as long has certain guidelines are followed there are 3options1no change in assignment2change to an area with lower exposure3change of job with no exposure all three can be cosidered by the responsible dept administrater basic principle is to keep the radiation exposure to less tham1mgy during the pregnany.

Answered 11/7/2012

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Yes: Yes. Just be certain to take appropriate precautions to limit radiation exposure and use good judgement. Have known may pregnant women who have worked throughout length of their pregnancy.

Answered 2/24/2018

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