Where should the operator (or surgeon) stand when using a C-arm fluoroscopy unit in a horizontal central ray (CR) position?

Name: Where should the operator (or surgeon) stand when using a C-arm fluoroscopy unit in a horizontal central ray (CR) position?
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The operator should stand at the intensifier end of the C-arm to minimize radiation exposure, as the intensity of scattered radiation is significantly lower on this side compared to the x-ray tube side.

Where Should the Operator (Or Surgeon) Stand When Using a C-Arm