The biggest negative to the trip so far has been the fact that the image intensifier has been down for the count since we've been here. The C-arm is a critical piece of equipment for an orthopaedic service and its absence sorely missed.
Scott on the phone with Puerto Rican tech support
Actually, it has been nonfunctional for the past few weeks in spite of the fact that there have multiple technicians attempting to resurrect it. There are several patients on the ward and from the clinic awaiting surgical intervention that would be best served with intraoperative imaging.
Terry, Ray, and Jessica rounding on femur fracture patient in traction
The restoration of the C-arm has been the object of a special prayer request in worship over the past two days so your thoughts and prayers would be greatly appreciated as well.
The restoration of the C-arm has been the object of a special prayer request in worship over the past two days so your thoughts and prayers would be greatly appreciated as well.
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The GE OEC 9600 C-Arm System is a versatile unit designed with multiple x-ray applications in mind. The 9600 can be used in Pain Management, Orthopedics, Vascular and Neurovascular environments.The GE OEC 9600 C-arm is a c-arm with many options available to fit most operational needs.
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