X-ray C-Arm in the operating room

The article was professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Huong - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Using the C-Arm X-ray technique in the operating room will help surgeons identify and check the exact surgical position. The C-Arm X-ray machine is now widely used in surgical interventions in the operating room.

Indications:
Spine surgery Cranial surgery: laparoscopic surgery combined with C-Arm X-ray.... Gastrointestinal surgery Orthopedic trauma Urology surgery: Contraindicated
No contraindication absolute, relative contraindications for obstetric surgery.

The C-Arm X-ray procedure in the operating room goes through the following steps:
Step 1: The technician prepares technical equipment including: C-Arm X-ray machine, film, cassette, system storage, set of shielding and protective equipment (lead shield, lead jacket), sterile plastic bag wrapped machine. Step 2: Check the machine: Voltage source: 220V - AC, 50 - 60 Hz Step 3: Turn on the machine - the screen: check the specifications are working properly. Step 4: Set specifications before putting the machine into the surgical intervention position. Step 5: The surgeon or radiology technician, the nurse will press the projection button or pedal the projection pedal, the projection time is fast or slow depending on whether the surgeon has determined the intervention position. Projection time can be from: 1-2 seconds Step 6: Take a film at the request of the surgeon Step 7: Disconnect the power to the machine, clean the machine, change the plastic wrap, and return the device to the storage position. Therefore, the C-Arm X-ray procedure in the operating room is an essential imaging method used right in the tissue room when doctors are performing surgery and intervention. For example, bone grafting, follow-up in bowel dissection...

X-ray techniques as well as many other medical examination and treatment techniques at Vinmec International General Hospital are conducted by a team of highly qualified and experienced medical doctors; The system of advanced machinery is equipped with modern synchronization, located right in the operating room and put into use as soon as indicated. This greatly reduces radiation dose with the best image and is always updated according to medical progress in the world. Especially, professional service quality will help customers have the most comfortable and secure experience when visiting Vinmec.