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AuntMinnie 2010: Settlement reached in Mad River pediatric CT radiation case

AuntMinnie

SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident. Within a few hours, the child developed a bright red ring around his head from the massive overdose of radiation. Is this safe?"

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What It’s Like to Work in Radiology

Mint Physician Staffing

A radiology department is responsible for providing diagnostic studies and radiation therapy. Some common radiology studies include x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, mammography, and ultrasound. Because they work with radiation, there are radiation exposure risks associated with any job in radiology.

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Rural Hospital Raises the Bar with Comprehensive State-of-the-art Imaging Systems

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The radiologic technologists also like having removable, lightweight detectors because it makes it easier to perform numerous extremity exams and the system also delivers less radiation dose. The FDR Go PLUS is particularly ideal for the emergency room, OR, patient rooms and critical care.

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AuntMinnie 2009: California technologist faces testimony in CT overdose case

AuntMinnie

SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident. Within a few hours, the child developed a bright red ring around his head from the massive overdose of radiation. Is this safe?"