From sprinkler malfunctions to natural disasters, x-rays can receive water damage in a variety of manners. In such instances, x-ray recovery may be about more than preserving patient records it might be about saving lives. While document recovery for x-rays is possible, you must act quickly to salvage them before the water causes irreparable damage. Including recovery steps in a disaster preparation plan will help your staff know what to do to save as many images as possible.