Radiography, x-ray therapeutics and radium therapy (1915) (14570905968)

Identifier: radiographyxrayt00knoxuoft (find matches)

Title: Radiography, x-ray therapeutics and radium therapy

Year: 1915 (1910s)

Authors: Knox, Robert, 1868-1928

Subjects: Radiography Radiotherapy X-rays

Publisher: London : A. & C. Black

Contributing Library: Gerstein - University of Toronto

Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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y mercury jet interrupters will be most suitable. The motor should be 88 RADIOGRAPHY wound to work at 100 volts on direct current, which is derived from the petrolelectric set. (5) A small s^dtch-board and rheostat with the auxiliary controlswitches should be included. This may be arranged in the form of a box,which, when closed, allows of ready transport. (6) A simple tube-stand withmechanical movements is necessary. It should be readily taken to piecesif required. (7) An X-ray couch. This should have folding legs, and shouldbe light and fairly rigid. It should be constructed so as to allow of screening.(8) X-ray and valve tubes. It is well to have a good supply of these. Whenit is necessary to have the installation removed to another base they should bepacked in large boxes, and should be suspended from the top or sides of thebox so that they may not easily be broken in transit. Three to six tubeswill form a good set for ordinary use. (9) A fluorescent screen fitted with Interrupter

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Battery Coil in cabinet Fig. 83.—Portable X-ray installation arranged for radiography from beneath couch. lead glass and protective rubber handles. Also several pairs of lead-linedgloves will be necessary. (10) Intensifying screens AAith casettes. A simpleform of localiser should be included. Photographic conveniences : thesemust be left to the calls of the particular place the installation has to serve.When a dark room is not available it must be pro\dded for. A small darkroom may be constructed of wood built in sections, or a tent may be requisi-tioned. The fittings should consist of lead-Uned benches, with sink andwaste pipe. A water-supply can be connected to the sink if such is available.A good supply of flexible tubing ^^^.ll be found useful when water has to bebrought from a distance. A dark-room lamp A\ith a safe light should beincluded. A candle will give sufficient illumination. (11) Developingdishes of sizes up to 12 inches by 14 inches, also draining racks, etc. (12) Asu

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1915

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