How should films secured in barrier envelopes be handled?
What will be an ideal response?
Once film packets have been removed from barrier envelopes, they may be handled with clean, dry hands or new treatment gloves. Films must be handled by the edges during processing to avoid fingerprints. Avoid powdered gloves, as powder residue will leave artifacts on the radiographs.
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