Damage to x-ray tubes that can shorten their useful life can occur with

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Repeatedly prepping the tube unnecessarily can damage the x-ray tube and shorten its useful life.The radiographer clearly needs to understand proper exposure control operations and use extended "anode prep" times only when clinically appropriate.Similar to a car having its own normal sounds of operation,x-ray units do as well.It is important to pay attention to unusual sounds and report them to appropriate personnel.

Damage to X-Ray Tubes That Can Shorten Their Useful Life