Frames per second on C-Arm

[huskydoc]

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What is the appropriate/default Frames Per second to have on a C-Arm for Pain procedures?

30 fps or 15 fps?

I realize that the ability to drop down to 8 fps when driving SCS leads is key in reducing radiation exposure, but I can't figure out what the default FPS is on typical C-Arm

thanks

 

[lobelsteve]

What is the appropriate/default Frames Per second to have on a C-Arm for Pain procedures?

30 fps or 15 fps?

I realize that the ability to drop down to 8 fps when driving SCS leads is key in reducing radiation exposure, but I can't figure out what the default FPS is on typical C-Arm

thanks

I have a button: auto.

Manual anything ruins the picture and pulsed makes it impossible to see anything at all.

 

[Ligament]

What is the appropriate/default Frames Per second to have on a C-Arm for Pain procedures?

30 fps or 15 fps?

I realize that the ability to drop down to 8 fps when driving SCS leads is key in reducing radiation exposure, but I can't figure out what the default FPS is on typical C-Arm

thanks

This question has not been studied nor answered (for pain procedures), to my knowledge.

You should use the ALARA principles when finding your target.

When injecting contrast, I prefer 30 fps DSA, although even 8 fps DSA may be sufficient. We simply do not know.

You should realize that only the more expensive, more heavily optioned c-arms are even capable of 15 or much less 30 fps DSA. These are usually very expensive option packages that can cost over $30,000. If you have a 30fps machine, consider yourself luckly.