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M A R C H 2 0 1 4 | O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E
S U R G I C A L S A F E T Y
Managing
Radiation
Exposure
In the OR
SET THE STAGE The positioning and settings
of a C-arm can significantly reduce the risks of
radiation exposure to patients, users and staff.
F
luoroscopic imaging plays a key role in orthopedics,
spine surgery and pain management procedures, and
mobile C-arms are a fixture in many outpatient ORs. But
these radiological devices are not point-and-shoot by
any means. To ensure their safe use, and the safety of
your personnel and patients, keep compliant with these 5 factors.
1. Qualified operation
There are no national regulations concerning the use of fluoro-
scopic equipment, and radiation protection rules vary from state
to state.
5 steps to C-arm safety.
David Bernard | Senior Associate Editor
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