Significant benefits of the mini C-arch
Since digital technology emerged, it has spawned many amazing innovations in the medical sector. One such innovation is the mini C-arm, which works on the basis of digital electronics and offers benefits that did not exist years ago. The advanced C-arm has special features such as digital imaging technology, easy portability, and accessibility of images in multiple locations at once. In addition, this technology allows the transmission of images from one place to another without compromising the quality of the image.
The C-arm system is based on fluoroscopy imaging. DNA can be transformed by X-rays, which leads to ionization of the atom that results in the free movement of electrons, that is, it produces current. A current value of around 3-6mA is used to perform fluoroscopy, which uses a voltage of around 80-125kVp. The way the X-rays are produced depends on the current that passes through the X-ray tube, but an increase in voltage can increase sensitivity.
Components of fluoroscopy
The voltages and currents can be adjusted through the X-ray generator’s X-ray tube, which works to convert electrical energy into an X-ray beam. The collimator uses blades to determine this beam, while the patient table together with the pad they support the patient’s body, minimizing attenuation of the X-rays to the side. The image intensifier converts the X-rays and improves the image quality.
Electromagnetic radiations are called X-rays, which when they hit a tissue end up infiltrating completely or are totally or partially absorbed with scattering. The first indicates production of an image, while the second suggests that there is no production of images. With partial absorption, it means an image that comes out with scattered radiation that can harm theater personnel. The C-arm technology was introduced for the same purpose.
Significant benefits it provides
Fluoroscopic imaging systems use X-rays for image production. However, the mini C-arm offers more advantages compared to standard C-arm technology. Being smaller, this technology paves the way for better access to the workplace.
Several of the benefits it offers include:
- Easy to operate
- Does not require radiographer
- Reduce cost
- Cut delays
- Reduces projection time
- Reduces the risk of scattering radiation
- Ease of immediate printing
- Improved maneuverability
- Better accuracy
Mini C-arches have demonstrated the potential to reduce scattered radiation dose to the surgeon, patient, or any personal theater.
Applications
A wide range of medical procedures, including ankle, hand, or foot surgery, requires a C-arm. Stress views, bunion surgery, fracture dislocations, intra-articular injections, and fracture fixations can be easily detected with the mini version of this technology.