NOMAD QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Nomad weight - ANSWER5.5 lbs
Nomad Focal spot - ANSWER0.4mm [conventional wall mount unit is 0.6mm]
Nomad Anode Voltage - ANSWER60 kV true DC [upstairs we have 65 kV]
Nomad Anode Current - ANSWER2.5 mA
Nomad Exposure time range - ANSWER0.02-1.00 seconds
Nomad Quality Equivalent Filtration - ANSWER>1.5mm AI [FDA limit is 1.5mm]
Nomad Source to skin distance - ANSWER20 cm
Nomad X-ray field - ANSWER60mm round cone [typical round cone 70mm]
Nomad maximum duty cycle - ANSWER1:60
How many battery recharge cycles? - ANSWER300
Nomad cost - ANSWER~6400
is the Nomad FDA cleared? - ANSWERYes
What is the leakage radiation of the Nomad - ANSWER3.6 mR/hr at hand: 60
exposures/hour at maximum exposure of 0.99 sec each
Maximum protection for Nomad - ANSWERExists when the shield is at the outer
edge of the cone, close to the subject, and parallel to the operator
NOMAD Pro's smaller diameter cone, combined with the use of DC power, and
primary shielding greatly reduce a patient x-ray exposure - ANSWERTrue
What are some pros of the Nomad - ANSWER-Handheld and portable
-No special accommodation to the cabinetry, electrical, or wall reinforcement
-Better control and visualization of patient motion
What are the cons of the Nomad - ANSWER-Increased risk for backscatter radiation
-Likelihood of dropping and damaging the unit
What is FDA maximum allowable leakage? - ANSWER100 mR/hr @ 1 meter
What is the most x-ray tube leakage? - ANSWER~25 mR/Hr or less @ 1 meter
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Nomad weight - ANSWER5.5 lbs
Nomad Focal spot - ANSWER0.4mm [conventional wall mount unit is 0.6mm]
Nomad Anode Voltage - ANSWER60 kV true DC [upstairs we have 65 kV]
Nomad Anode Current - ANSWER2.5 mA
Nomad Exposure time range - ANSWER0.02-1.00 seconds
Nomad Quality Equivalent Filtration - ANSWER>1.5mm AI [FDA limit is 1.5mm]
Nomad Source to skin distance - ANSWER20 cm
Nomad X-ray field - ANSWER60mm round cone [typical round cone 70mm]
Nomad maximum duty cycle - ANSWER1:60
How many battery recharge cycles? - ANSWER300
Nomad cost - ANSWER~6400
is the Nomad FDA cleared? - ANSWERYes
What is the leakage radiation of the Nomad - ANSWER3.6 mR/hr at hand: 60
exposures/hour at maximum exposure of 0.99 sec each
Maximum protection for Nomad - ANSWERExists when the shield is at the outer
edge of the cone, close to the subject, and parallel to the operator
NOMAD Pro's smaller diameter cone, combined with the use of DC power, and
primary shielding greatly reduce a patient x-ray exposure - ANSWERTrue
What are some pros of the Nomad - ANSWER-Handheld and portable
-No special accommodation to the cabinetry, electrical, or wall reinforcement
-Better control and visualization of patient motion
What are the cons of the Nomad - ANSWER-Increased risk for backscatter radiation
-Likelihood of dropping and damaging the unit
What is FDA maximum allowable leakage? - ANSWER100 mR/hr @ 1 meter
What is the most x-ray tube leakage? - ANSWER~25 mR/Hr or less @ 1 meter
