The Arkansas Department of Health Radiation Control oversees all portable x-ray equipment in the state.
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Arizona defines the utilization of a portable or mobile x-ray machine (not conducted in a shielded enclosure) as “field radiography.”
Alaska has not passed legislation that governs training regulations for x-ray equipment. However, they have specified some equipment rules that also pertain to mobile devices:
The Office of Radiation Control is responsible for all licensing and regulations regarding portable x-ray machines. The office is comprised of 4 branches:
Digital x-ray systems can be expensive and thus, should be appropriately cared for at all times.
There is a right and wrong way to ensure this type of equipment is clean, especially after the pandemic. Regulations are tight, and to make your investment last, you should know the best ways to disinfect x-rays.
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Abdominal X-rays are one of the most commonly performed, simple imaging studies in medicine and are widely used to diagnose abdominal disorders.
DR panels are a significant financial investment, so ensuring you get the right one is critical.
The mobile radiology and imaging industry is in high demand, and many people are investigating what it takes to establish their own business in the space.
