Gonadal shielding protects a patient's reproductive organs - the testes, ovaries, or uterus - from radiation exposure during imaging. Typically, this is done by placing a 0.5mm lead-lined vest or cover over the area. How does it work? Radiation waves retract off these lead-lined areas, unable to reach vulnerable body regions.
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Chad Hutchison
Founder and CEO of Maven Imaging, Chad Hutchison has been in the medical imaging equipment market since 2003. As his business grew, he pioneered buying and selling medical equipment online and eventually began offering leasing and financing to meet market demands and help customers. His market expertise goes beyond traditional medical imaging and finance support, as he’s spearheading cloud-based lending solutions for vendors across the sector.
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The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission oversees the registration of portable x-ray machines in the state. The Board of Radiologic Tech Examiners looks after licensing.
The State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services manages all x-ray personnel licensing in the state.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for all personnel licensing in the state. The Radiological Health Program manages the registration, inspection, and management of portable x-rays.
The Washington State Department of Health oversees x-ray regulation in the state. This includes licensing and registration of equipment.
The Virginia Department of Health, X-ray Program oversees the registration, rules, and regulations of portable x-rays in the state.
In the state of Vermont, the Board of Medical Practice manages all licensing of personnel, and the Radiological Health Program oversees the registration and regulation of portable x-ray machines.
The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPLY) manages x-ray operator licensing in Utah, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality handles the registration and regulation of machines.
Texas Health and Human Services manage the registration and regulation of portable x-ray machines. The Texas Medical Board oversees all licensing of x-ray staff.
