Where should the fetal dosimeter be placed on a pregnant technologist?

For a pregnant technologist, the placement of the fetal dosimeter is crucial for accurately measuring the radiation exposure to the developing fetus. The correct positioning is at waist level, under the protective apron.

This placement is appropriate because the waist level is approximately where the fetal region is located, allowing for a more accurate assessment of the radiation dose the fetus might receive. Additionally, placing the dosimeter under the apron ensures that it is shielded from scatter radiation that can occur in a clinical setting while still providing an accurate measurement of exposure specific to the fetus.

Fetal monitoring is essential to ensure the safety and health of both the technologist and the fetus during their pregnancy, and accurate dosimetry is a key part of managing exposure risks.