fiers in favor of the flat-panel
detectors. If your budget doesn't
allow for a digital upgrade at this
time, analog technology with
image intensifiers are still out
there. Plus, you can get second-
hand and refurbished convention-
al C-arms. But the digital technol-
ogy has changed the playing field.
"We're going to have to migrate
someday because we won't have a
choice," says Mr. Alexander.
"We're rapidly approaching the
day where we won't be able to buy a new C-arm that uses the image
intensifier. We're only going to have the option of a flat panel."
Mr. DeConciliis sees it the same way and believes there are valid
reasons for transitioning to flat panel.
"The technology, ease of use and lower radiation are all pretty com-
pelling reasons to make the switch," says Mr. DeConciliis.
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"We're rapidly approaching
the day where we won't be able
to buy a new C-arm that uses
the image intensifier.
We're only going to have the
option of a flat panel."
— John Alexander, RT, (R), (CT), CPC,
radiology systems
administrator at
OrthoCarolina in
Charlotte, N.C.
