Oregon Health Authority
Public Health Division - Chapter 333
Division 106
X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS
333-106-0225
Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems Requirements: Fluoroscopic Source-to-Skin Distance
The source-to-skin distance shall not be less than:
(1) 38 cm on stationary fluoroscopes manufactured on or after August 1, 1974;
(2) 35.5 cm on stationary fluoroscopes manufactured prior to August 1, 1974;
(3) 30 cm on all mobile fluoroscopes; and
(4) 20 cm for image intensified fluoroscopes used for specific surgical application. The written safety procedures must provide precautionary measures to be adhered to during the use of this device.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 - 453.807
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 - 453.807
History:
PH 32-2014, f. 12-22-14, cert. ef. 1-1-15
PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06
HD 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-91
HD 4-1985, f. & ef. 3-20-85