Does anyone have one of these fluoro machines? We are looking into our options for our office. I am interested in the small footprint and low cost. However, is there acceptable resolution for above-average sized patients? Also, how does this compare to a used OEC 9800? I assume there would be less maintenance with a new Brivo but generally better resolution with the OEC. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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I'm not familiar with the Brivo. What does it cost?
I believe 55k for a new unit.
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Fixed anode. Fine for a light user, but if you're doing lots of cases back to back, might want to rethink:
What is an anode?
The anode is a small metal disc (usually tungsten or copper) that receives the electron beam from the cathode and emits it as X-ray. The anode is positioned at an angle that will direct the X-ray beam into the arc of the C, where the subject of your scan will be positioned.
I heard there are two kinds…
You heard right, my friend. The two categories of X-ray anodes are stationary and rotating. As you might guess from the names, the main difference here is that one anode stays still (stationary) while the other spins around a fixed point (rotating).
The reason behind the introduction of rotating anodes is related to the dispersal of heat. All that energy coming to the anode from the cathode produces a huge amount of heat. If that heat keeps hitting the same spot over and over again, as in a stationary anode tube, eventually the surface of the anode can deform and the angle of the X-ray beam will shift, reducing dose efficiency and the overall image quality the tube is capable of producing.
In the case of a rotating anode tube, the heat of the incoming cathode beam is dispersed evenly across the entire surface of the anode as it rotates. This enables rotating anode users to perform longer scans and at higher doses.
So, which one is better?
Either anode style could work well for your facility. It depends on what type of work you plan to do.
Rotating anode systems can shoot longer and at higher dose. If you intend to perform longer scans like run-offs or cross laterals, or scans requiring higher dose for larger patients, you’ll be sending a lot more electricity into your cathode and a lot more heat to your anode. In this scenario, the superior heat dispersal of the rotating anode will serve you well. Popular rotating anode models include the OEC 9600 and 9800.
On the other hand, if you intend to perform mainly short, lower-dose studies, as in pain management needle placement or hand and foot specialties, a stationary anode tube can suffice. Stationary tubes are also frequently found in more compact, space-saving (and less expensive) models like the Siemens Compact L and the Ziehm Solo.
What is an anode?
The anode is a small metal disc (usually tungsten or copper) that receives the electron beam from the cathode and emits it as X-ray. The anode is positioned at an angle that will direct the X-ray beam into the arc of the C, where the subject of your scan will be positioned.
I heard there are two kinds…
You heard right, my friend. The two categories of X-ray anodes are stationary and rotating. As you might guess from the names, the main difference here is that one anode stays still (stationary) while the other spins around a fixed point (rotating).
The reason behind the introduction of rotating anodes is related to the dispersal of heat. All that energy coming to the anode from the cathode produces a huge amount of heat. If that heat keeps hitting the same spot over and over again, as in a stationary anode tube, eventually the surface of the anode can deform and the angle of the X-ray beam will shift, reducing dose efficiency and the overall image quality the tube is capable of producing.
In the case of a rotating anode tube, the heat of the incoming cathode beam is dispersed evenly across the entire surface of the anode as it rotates. This enables rotating anode users to perform longer scans and at higher doses.
So, which one is better?
Either anode style could work well for your facility. It depends on what type of work you plan to do.
Rotating anode systems can shoot longer and at higher dose. If you intend to perform longer scans like run-offs or cross laterals, or scans requiring higher dose for larger patients, you’ll be sending a lot more electricity into your cathode and a lot more heat to your anode. In this scenario, the superior heat dispersal of the rotating anode will serve you well. Popular rotating anode models include the OEC 9600 and 9800.
On the other hand, if you intend to perform mainly short, lower-dose studies, as in pain management needle placement or hand and foot specialties, a stationary anode tube can suffice. Stationary tubes are also frequently found in more compact, space-saving (and less expensive) models like the Siemens Compact L and the Ziehm Solo.
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We have two OEC 9800s that get A LOT of usage. They heat up pretty good!
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whoa cheap!
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Might be better to do a used Pulsera with a $9k/year service contract?
