This year we were able to purchase a much-needed brand-new X-ray machine to replace our older unit that had recently broken down. Not only is this new machine more reliable, it is also mobile, which allows us to take radiographs mid-surgery in our operating room without having to move the patient back and forth between radiology and surgery. This was our pre-op setup. The x-ray detector plate is placed directly on the surgery table, then a heat pad and towel laid on top. Because x-rays can penetrate easily through fabric, this does not create any issues with the images. |
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