Re: Exposure to Phograhic Film in Airport X-ray Scanners

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

I don't have the hard data in front of me, but I would agree with the 
statement. A typical RT results in approximately 5 mR exposure. The 
exposure from an image intensifier x-ray unit at an airport is 
significantly less than that. Of course, in an out station somewhere, 
the exposure may be higher, especially if no image intensification 
system is in use, but they are not your typical airport.

Individuals with photographic film, computer disks, etc. have no need 
for any concern.

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