smoke-capture port is adjustable and the hose connection can rotate
360 degrees, which means movement isn't impeded. It's compatible
with most smoke evacuation systems and electrosurgical generators,
so you can kick the surgical smoke habit and give everyone's lungs a
much-needed break.
4. Cios Alpha Mobile C-Arm from Siemens
This C-arm is designed
to deliver the lowest
radiation dose possi-
ble without sacrificing
image quality. The key
is collimation technol-
ogy, which allows
images to be cropped
asymmetrically on all
sides. It has the dual
benefit, says the com-
pany, of putting the area of immediate importance into primary focus
and of reducing exposure for all involved.
5. SharpsRink from Sandel
This can't-miss reusable neutral zone solution, with its bright orange
color, eliminates
the need for hand-
offs and shows
clearly where sharp
instruments should
be placed. The
result is fewer
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zSAFE C-ARMReduced radiation expo-
sure doesn't mean reduced image quality.
zSHARP SOLUTIONThe SharpsRink is
a vivid reminder for surgeons and techs.
