Mich. Admin. Code R. 333.5677 - Enclosures; use of mobile equipment
Rule 677.
(1)
A fixed x-ray equipment enclosure shall comply with R 333.5331.
(2) For stereotactic breast biopsy, the
operator's barrier shall provide radiation protection that is equivalent to not
less than 0.5 millimeter of lead when the maximum tube potential is less than
or equal to 35 kilovolts and 0.8 millimeter of lead when the maximum tube
potential is greater than 35 kilovolts.
(3) An individual operating mobile or
portable stereotactic breast biopsy equipment shall wear a protective apron of
a minimum 0.5 millimeter lead equivalence unless shielding is provided as
specified in subrule (2) of this rule.
(4) Mobile or portable stereotactic breast
biopsy equipment used routinely in 1 location shall be considered a fixed
installation and shall comply with the requirements of R 333.5331.
(5) Mobile or portable stereotactic breast
biopsy equipment shall not be used for routine mammography in hospitals or
private offices of physicians or osteopathic physicians. This equipment shall
be used only when it is medically inadvisable to move a patient to a fixed
mammographic installation.
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