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This is NOT a proper way to hold an IR. The hand on the left side of the
image is a technologists hand. The proper way would to have the
patients hand on each side of the IR while you are not in the room.
This is also not the proper way to have a cassette be held. There should
be a grid holder utilized instead.
References:
Johnston, J., Killion, J.B., Veale, B., & Comello, R. (2011). U.S.
technologists' radiation exposure perceptions and practices. Radiologic
Technology, 82(4), 311-320.