Mobile C-arm and surgical imaging table combine to enhance vascular workflow

The C-arm

The Veradius Unity Mobile C-arm is designed to deliver a better user experience and a whole new level of simplicity with a tablet-like user interface. Just a touch of the screen is required to drag the shutters and iris into position on Last Image Hold. Accurate repositioning is also simplified with Position Memory, allowing the operator to store a previous position and recall it when needed. The third-generation flat detector provides high quality fluoroscopy, exposure, subtraction runs, and roadmap guidance to support Dr. Kassab during his most challenging procedures. “In the vascular field,” says Dr. Kassab, “imaging is very important because more than 60% of our procedures are now endovascular and need good quality imaging.”

The table

The Stille ImagiQ2 surgical table complements the Veradius Unity perfectly. The ImagiQ2 is built on a unique carbon fiber table top design that offers significantly reduced radiation attenuation. The polymer structure allows X-ray to pass through with excellent transparency, which enables the user to manage dose levels for patients and clinicians without compromising image quality. Freedom of movement with True Free Float®, gives Dr. Kassab the ability to move the table laterally, longitudinally, and diagonally with just the touch of a button. “This gives the operator the freedom to easily move the table in all directions and to maintain the C-arm at its place throughout the procedure,” says Dr. Kassab. ImagiQ2’s ultra-slim design and super-low base enhances access, allows the Veradius Unity C-arm to be easily moved under it into critical positions.

Managing dose levels effectively during vascular interventions is a key priority. “Two of the most important elements of any procedure are radiation dose and outcome,” insists Dr. Kassab. “With the Veradius Unity/ImagiQ2 combination, you don’t have to radiate much because you can control and manage all the technical aspects of the procedure. In my opinion, this is as important for the operators as for the patients.” The Veradius Unity provides a pre-set list of acquisition settings grouped by type of exam. It’s easy to select the relevant procedure and anatomical area from the list. The system then automatically applies the selected parameters to get the required image quality at significant X-ray dose efficiency. Manual adjustments can be made as needed. In addition, there is a full range of radiation management features that allow low X-ray dose for lengthy endovascular/surgical procedures, while providing superb image quality.