Fluoroscopy: Mobile Unit Operation and Safety
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Disclaimer and Copyright Statements
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Introduction
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Mobile Fluoroscopy Units
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Control Panel
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Radiation Source
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Image Intensifier/Flat Panel Detector
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Image Intensifier
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Image Intensification Artifacts
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Flat Panel Detectors
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Comparing Image Capture Systems
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Optics System/Video Interface
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Image Recording, Display and Storage
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Digital Fluoroscopy
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Locks and Angle Indicators
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Directions of C-arm Mobility
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Exposure Controls
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Source-to-Skin Distance Controls
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Radiation Field Control
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Exposure Rate Control
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Protective Equipment and Clothing
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Ways to Minimize Radiation Exposure
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Exposure to Scatter Radiation
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Limiting Use of High-dose Mode
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Monitoring Radiation Exposure
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Conclusion
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References
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