What are the exposure concerns with handheld x-ray systems?
The federal performance standard for diagnostic x-ray systems and their major components did not anticipate hand-held x-ray systems at the time it was written. It therefore does not address system performance attributes or protective measures in light of the operator’s proximity to the source assembly and the patient. Because of such proximity, hand-held x-ray systems pose increased operator exposure concerns due to leakage radiation and backscatter radiation.
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