Our plan from the start was to have a setup that was bigger and bet-
ter than what we had at the hospital. At the center of it all, we have an
ergonomic boom that was a major expenditure, but which has made
our lives easier and improved our outcomes. Instead of struggling to
see the small screen that comes with the C-arm, we see everything
clearly on large, movable screens. That helps minimize the strain on
our eyes, necks and backs, especially when we're wearing heavy lead
for long periods. And the improved visualization is virtually essential
for anyone doing these kinds of complex procedures. If you don't see a
lesion, you can't treat it.
The procedure room is also large enough to provide needed storage,
because we don't want people leaving to get supplies and equipment
while procedures are going on. If we have excessive bleeding or some
other emergency, we
can't afford to wait to
get it under control.
And of course when
you open the door to
the OR, radiation can
leak and sterility can
be compromised. So
our policy is to open
the door only twice —
once when the patient
comes in and once
when the patient
leaves. In addition to
safety and sterility, it's
also a matter of con-
venience and privacy.
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NuBOOM S
OBL Proven. Ergonomic HD display
placement. Suspend radiation shield
or light without ceiling construction.
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