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In this chapter, care in the use of X-rays, and protection of the eyes and hearing of personnel, are discussed.
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Talati, J., Khan, S. (1997). Protection of hospital personnel. In: Talati, J., Sutton, R.A.L., Moazam, F., Ahmed, M. (eds) The Management of Lithiasis. Developments in Nephrology, vol 38. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5396-6_32
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