. Radiography, X-ray therapeutics and radium therapy . of the body over the X-ray tube. sufficiently protected, and should have conveniences for working with thetube below the table. When possible overhead work should be undertaken. This compressor is a most important piece of apparatus, mountedupon a suitable table with adjustments and tube-carriers, and is a great helpto the radiographer, since it facilitates the work and saves time if the adjust-ments are easily worked. There are many forms to select from, and a grealdeal must be left to the individual worker. The Albers-Schonberg Compresso
. Radiography, X-ray therapeutics and radium therapy . of the body over the X-ray tube. sufficiently protected, and should have conveniences for working with thetube below the table. When possible overhead work should be undertaken. This compressor is a most important piece of apparatus, mountedupon a suitable table with adjustments and tube-carriers, and is a great helpto the radiographer, since it facilitates the work and saves time if the adjust-ments are easily worked. There are many forms to select from, and a grealdeal must be left to the individual worker. The Albers-Schonberg Compressor is the best-known pattern, and sucha compressor apparatus has become an absolutely essential auxiliary forradiography. The chief advantages which are guaranteed to the radio-grapher by its proper use may be briefly summarised as follows : 1. By means of the compressor diaphragm the secondary rays whichaffect the value of the radiograph can be screened completely. 2. The parts under examination can be kept absolutely at rest, so that 68 RADIOGRAPHY. Fir;. 67.—Albers-Schonberg compressor. (Siemens.)
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