Fluoroscopy consists of two types of units--fixed and mobile. Fixed means... well, that it's fixed to the floor; whereas a mobile units is- Da DaDaDa Daaa- Mobile! Let's take a moment to really understand this, yes? Okay, great. Most hospitals are equipped with fixed fluoro units to be used for a large variety of applications and procedures. Theses include but certainly are not limited to barium enema studies, angiography studies, endoscopy studies, and endovascular procedures. Mobile units are smaller, portable versions of the fixed units, which are called C-Arms, that are designed in the shape of the letter "C" allowing them to be positioned over gurneys and tables. Though both units can perform the same functions, fixed fluoroscopy equipment does
provide advantages over the C-Arm such as:
- Better Image Quality
- Larger Image Intensifier resulting in
- Increased Field of View (FOV)
- Reduced Radiation Exposure
- Improved Post-Processing Capabilities.
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Despite the advantages of fixed fluoro equipment and with today's technology frequently improving, mobile units are continually advancing and becoming more powerful. Tune in for "Take 3" of adventures with the C-Arm!
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