Abstract
THE dangers connected with roentgenotherapy have been emphasized so frequently that they are quite familiar to roentgenologists. Even the best informed men may, however, become careless. All too often do we learn of prominent physicians and scientists who have to pay heavy penalties for neglecting to take all the necessary precautions when they are working with roentgen rays. It is, therefore, well to keep up the vigilance and to review, from time to time, the problem of protection. The different radiologic societies have repeatedly contributed valuable discussions and instructions concerning protective measures. Recently this has culminated in a concise effort to give specific recommendations. An Advisory Committee on X-ray and Radium Protection was formed. This Committee was supported by the Bureau of Standards and their physicist, L. S. Taylor, became its Chairman. The results are published in the Bureau of Standards Handbook No. 15, “X-ray Protection,” which can be obtained for ten cents from the Supe...
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