Real-time Fluoroscopy

 Mobile C-arms use standard real-time fluoroscopy. Generally fluoro techniques are usually 1.5 mA @ 60-100 kV  (.06 kW - .5 kW). This it can be concluded that most surgical imaging is accomplished at power outputs of less than 2 kW.  Standard C-arms, beginning with the OEC 9000, BV 25, and Ziehm 7000 series architectures have generators exceeding 2.5 kW and are thus sufficient for many procedures.


See HIGH LEVEL FLUORO

Generator Power

Nearly all c-arms have high-frequency generators, however, over the years the power ratings have increased from system to system. Generally speaking, the more powerful the general, the better penetration that can be achieved.