During a power outage, how would you proceed to complete a required radiographic exam safely?

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Safety and controlled decision‑making during a power outage are essential for a radiographic exam. The best approach is to follow the outage protocol, which guides you to protect the patient and staff, verify the room is safe, and ensure visibility with emergency lighting. If imaging cannot be performed safely, pause the exam until power is restored or switch to backup power systems. Relying on partial power or continuing without proper safety measures risks mispositioning, exposure errors, or unsafe conditions. By adhering to the outage protocol and choosing to pause or use backup systems when needed, you maintain safety and can resume promptly when conditions improve.