3 6
S U P P L E M E N T T O O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | A U G U S T 2 0 1 4
T
he newest C-arms provide
a level of flexibility, preci-
sion, clarity and service
previously unseen in out-
patient orthopedics.
There are plenty of options on the market. Bells and whistles are nice, but what
you need is good imaging, reliability, and machines that are easy and safe to use.
As the radiology systems administrator of a large orthopedic practice, I'm tapped
into what you should look for in C-arms. Here are a few things at the top of my
list.
1. Imaging capabilities
The digital revolution has reached the world of fluoroscopy. For those who can
afford it, direct digital radiology can display high-definition "moving X-rays" on
flat-panel detectors. That's a great thing to have when you're dealing with very
I N T R A O P I M A G I N G
Recent advances provide
greater flexibility, precision
and clarity.
John Alexander, RT (R), (CT), CPC
Charlotte, N.C.
MORE AND LESS Newer C-arms provide
better
images while producing less radiation.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN