C-Arm Flashcards
(34 cards)
First Step in setting up the C-arm
Connect C-arm to monitor
Second Step to set up C-arm
Plug Monitor in
Thrid Step to setting up C-arm
Push on button
Wig Wag
Side to side motion 11 degrees in either direction
orbital Movement
swings C into lateral position 115 degrees
L-Arm Rotation
obliques the C-arm 180 degrees in either direction
Flip-flop reversal
Intermediates angles achievable 270 degrees
Vertical Column Lift
Motorized column to lift column 18 inches
Wheel Controls
Brake on and off Lock to horzontal (side to side) position Steer lever for back wheels Identify food pedal for movement Practice dirving/steering
Transport or drive position
Retract C-arm Lower C-arm centered in the rotate postion cenetered in the orbit position be certain all locks are tightened
Which monitor is primary “live” fluoro
Left
Which monitor is secondary or static
Right
What button do you use to move image from screen to screen?
L or R button
How long does it take before the alarm duzzes?
5 mins
What readout do you need to check befor shutting off the C-arm?
Total Fluoro time
What are the two setting to choose from for KV?
Auto or Manual technique
What are the two setting to choose from for mAs?
Auto and Manual technique
What does the Technique Lock do?
In manual mode, you can adjust kv and ma and lock in technique
What does Fast Stop do?
Stop x-ray generation
What does the save do?
saves images to the lt. monitor
What does ABS stand for?
Auto Brightness Stabilization
What is image reversal?
image is inverted top to bottom or reversed left to right
What does cameral rotation do?
rotates the image 360 degrees in either direction
What is the size of a normal image?
9 inches
