NOMAD PRO

NOMAD Pro - Safety

Traditional wall-mounted x-rays can generate a substantial amount of stray radiation when fired. Backscatter off the patient's teeth can reflect back at the operator or through other parts of the patient. Because of this, x-ray generators are usually operated remotely, and lead aprons and/or thyroid shields are often used to protect the patient.

However, the NOMAD Pro is designed with safety in mind. The external backscatter shield and internal radiation shielding are specially designed to protect the operator from radiation exposure. In fact, the exposure from using the NOMAD Pro is less than 1% of allowed occupational doses.

How does it work?
As mentioned, the NOMAD Pro employs an external backscatter shield to protect the operator from reflected radiation. This shield produces a cone-shaped protection zone extending behind it. At the position where the operator stands, the zone has a diameter of over 6 feet, enough to protect the operator's entire body.

In addition, radiation shielding inside the NOMAD pro ensures that leakage from the x-ray source itself is virtually eliminated, protecting the operator's hands and other areas close to the device.