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sons we were able to do the deal."
In the 2 years since the hospital put the pair of C-arms into service, Ms.
Borello says the technology has not only enhanced imaging, but has also sub-
stantially increased the hospital's volume of fluoroscopic procedures, including
new specialties.
"We have a mobile urology table, so we can now use the C-arm for those
procedures," she says. "In a way, the investment enabled us to do more. In
order to show a better return on the investment, the idea was to get as much
use out of it as possible, not just limiting ourselves to what we did before."
Embrace change
Mr. Jett says fear of changes shouldn't prevent you from considering a C-arm
upgrade. One of Mr. Jett's hospital clients has been working with the same ol'
reliable unit for years. The hospital affectionately calls it "The Mule." Mr. Jett
calls it the Honda Accord of C-arms. "You know it'll start in the morning and run
forever," he says. "But it doesn't have the latest imaging features."
Mr. Jett says the hospital is hesitant
to invest in a new model. "I think that's
a big mistake, because the technology
and interfaces out there now provide
incredible pictures and are a lot more
user-friendly," he explains. "You can't
be afraid to try the new stuff."
OSM
• ONE LAST CHECK C-arms let Joshua
Gary, MD, confirm good surgical outcomes
before patients leave the OR.
Joshua
Gary,
MD
