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Published on: October 3, 2016
Safe usage of Mini 'C'-arm in operating room environment: Implications for clinical practice
Jatin Naidu1, Rajesh Botchu2, Karthikeyan P Iyengar3
1Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, University College London, London, UK.
Background:
Mini 'C'-arm machine is an advanced medical imaging device used primarily for intraoperative imaging during surgical, orthopaedic and emergency care procedures. Since the technology is based on ionising radiation, safe usage of Mini 'C'-arm machine is mandatory to protect patients and operating personnel.
Objective:
The main objective is to describe the various components related to patients, operator and equipment to ensure safe usage of Mini 'C'-arm machine. A comprehensive search strategy using the PEO (Population, Exposure, Outcome) framework was conducted using Embase, PubMed, Google Scholar and ResearchGate databases to identify suitable literature. The keywords used for the search included 'Fluoroscopy', 'Ionising Radiation' and 'surgical safety'.
Key Findings:
Safe usage of Mini 'C'-arm equipment involves components of operator training, operator safety, patient safety, radiation dose, operating room logistics, handling of images and auditing of Mini 'C'-arm use.
Conclusion:
Mini 'C'-arm provides an invaluable, portable imaging tool in a spectrum of general surgical and orthopaedic interventional procedures. However, safe usage of Mini 'C'-arm machine requires a multifaceted approach including operator responsibility and safety, patient protection, equipment maintenance, radiation dose awareness, documentation and sound reporting mechanisms.
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