For a Lateral Lumbar Spine,placing a Lead Shield on the Table

question 41

Multiple Choice

For a lateral lumbar spine,placing a lead shield on the table behind the area of exposure:

• A) reduces the scatter exiting the patient
• B) reduces the scatter reaching the IR
• C) A and B
• D) none of the above

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