SOP of Digital X-Rays

SOP of Digital X-Rays

Desired outcome

To promptly take quality x-rays the first time and to limit exposure to the patient.

Measurement

●        Minimal exposure to patient and staff by consistently achieving quality radiograph.

●        Number of times x-rays to be repeated.

Procedure for taking x-rays

●        If the female patient then ask whether she is pregnant or not and place the lead apron on the patient.

●        Staff should wear the lead apron at the time of X-ray exposure.

●        Enter the patient’s particular in the computer and select the tooth/teeth for which x-ray to be taken.

●        Adjust the arms of the RVG (Digital x-rays) and switch on and ready it with appropriate setting.

●        Put the sensor which is covered with cling film into patient’s mouth with gloved hand with appropriate position.

●        If the patient has gagging sensation topical anesthesia can be used.

●        Then press the indicated button (as per manufacturer’s instructions) and observe the digital x-ray on the window screen.

●        If desired view has not come, repeat.

●        Remove the lead aprons both from the patient and self.

●        Remove the cling film from the sensor and make it ready for the next X-ray.