- Henrard
- Old-Timers
- Interbellum
- Bastogne
- Ultrasound
- Scanner Room
- Cornelis
- Gaiffe
- Congo
Interbellum 
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The need for protective measures The radioscopic instrument shown was constructed by the firm DE MAN in Antwerp based on the safety recommendations suggested by radiologist doctor L.HAUCHAMPS. The supporting construction and the door of the equipment are covered with lead, which absorbs radiation and protects the operators of the instrument. Another apparatus on display was used for dental radiography. A device mounted to the instrument prevented the direct contact and possible electrocution or excessive radiation of the patient during radiography. Yet another instrument is shown which looks like a big box, but it was in fact an x-ray instrument used by shoemakers to look at the toe bones and determine the appropriate shoe size!!! People were just not enough aware of the dangers of x-rays. With new legislation, specifying the necessary protective measures to be taken with x-ray tools, this and other dangerous x-ray gadgets were forbidden around 1950. |
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