Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Division 20 - Division of Community and Public Health
Chapter 10 - Protection Against Ionizing Radiation
Section 19 CSR 20-10.160 - Special Requirements for Mobile Medical Radiographic Installations
Universal Citation: 19 MO Code of State Regs 20-10.160
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule establishes special requirements for mobile medical radiographic installations.
(1) All mobile equipment shall be provided with cones or frames so that the minimum target-to-skin distance is at least eighteen inches (18").
(2) The exposure control switch shall be so arranged that the operator can stand at least six feet (6') from the patient and outside the primary beam for all exposures.
(3) A device shall be provided to terminate the exposure after a preset time.
*Original authority: 192.420, RSMo 1963.
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