Where are portable X-ray machines used?

Portable X-ray has been an useful tool for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients in the intensive care units, in nursing homes, in prisons, or in shelters for the homeless, where transfer to the hospital radiology department may be an obstacle.

Do hospitals have portable X-ray machines?

Portable X-ray machines have been available for some time. Generally, they have been used in hospitals to perform radiography on patients who are in such critical condition that they cannot easily be transported to the radiology department.

What is portable radiography?

What is Portable Radiography? Depending on the size of a hospital or medical center, there is one or a team of radiologic technologists who use portable radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment to go to patients when patients cant come to the imaging department.

Are mobile xrays safe?

However, when portable X-ray units are used appropriately, there is no additional radiation exposure when compared to a traditional wall-mounted unit. Trouble occurs when operators are not properly trained on the portable unit.

Is a portable X-ray machine right for You?

Instead, the portable X-ray is a viable and effective alternative when circumstances require mobility. It’s easy to see that portable X-ray machines benefit patients who are in life-threatening situations and require immediate treatment wherever they are, possibly needing an on-the-spot diagnosis that requires an X-ray image.

What are the safety requirements for hand-held X-ray equipment?

Hand-held x-ray equipment must incorporate into its design physical means to protect the operator from leakage radiation with sufficient shielding surrounding the source assembly to ensure compliance with 21 CFR 1020.30 (k). Provide external shielding or a means to increase distance between the operator and the unit.

Are X-rays harmful to patients?

In some cases, hospital trips or visits to the radiology department for chest, skeletal and abdominal X-ray examinations may cause more harm than good to the patients, especially those with severe health conditions. These devices help eliminate unnecessary transports and changes in the patient’s body position during X-ray examinations.

Why source-ray X-ray machines?

The Source-Ray product line includes state of the art, lightweight portable and mobile X-ray machines that are designed to be moved about easily and safely. Their compact design enables these portables to be used for a wide range of procedures and facilities.