Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Portable X-Ray

A portable imaging device used to perform radiographic examinations outside the traditional radiology department. Mobile X-ray machines provide diagnostic imaging when patients cannot be easily moved or in locations that lack permanent imaging facilities.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A portable imaging device used to perform radiographic examinations outside the traditional radiology department. Mobile X-ray machines provide diagnostic imaging when patients cannot be easily moved or in locations that lack permanent imaging facilities.

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • Mobile X-Ray
  • Mobile X-Ray Machine
  • Mobile X-Ray System
  • Mobile X-Ray Unit
  • Mobile X-Ray Wagon Unit
  • Portable X-Ray Machine
  • Portable X-Ray System
  • Portable X-Ray Unit
  • Mobile Radiography
  • Portable Radiography

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, nursing, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2025

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Previous Indexing

  • Radiography (1966-2024)

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  1. E07w.683w

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WN 150

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Portable X-Ray. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000099084. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000099084
  2. Portable X-Ray. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_x-ray
  3. Portable X-Ray. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131584199