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5 C-Arm Acronyms You Need to Know

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Apr 3, 2012 4:35:00 PM

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Lets be honest weve all been in a scenario where an acronym has been used in conversation

and we've felt like the odd one out because we didnt really know

what it meant. Starting to reminisce on some painful middle

school memories?

Good. Lets move on.

The medical world is no stranger to assigning acronyms to

commonly used phrases or component names. If you're new to

owning or using a c-arm, knowing what these abbreviations mean

will help you understand the lingo and allow for clearer communication between you, your staff, and the

service providers working on your c-arm equipment.

Lets breakdown a few acronyms commonly used to reference

functions and parts for C-Arms:

1. DICOM

DICOM: Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine A standard for handling, storing,

printing and transmitting information in medical imaging. DICOM files can be exchanged

between two entities that are capable of receiving images and patient data in the DICOM

format.

To allow for clean integration between scanners and printers there needs to be a common

communication language. DICOM is the generally accepted file format of the medical imaging world. As

with most communication protocols, DICOM is continually being tweaked by the National Electrical

Manufacturers Association (or NEMA) as they are the patent holders of this file format.

2. PACS

PACS: Picture Archiving and Communication System A medical imaging network

technology which provides economical storage of, and convenient access to, images from

multiple modalities.

The PACS server plays an integral role in the exporting, sharing and storing of patient information and

images. From larger cardiac cine sequences to individual spot films, this server can host a multitude of

different studies from a plethora of modalities. Getting a PACS server set up and communicating

properly can be a very tedious process. Do your homework and make sure that youre bringing in a

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qualified PACS administrator to complete this operation.

3. CCD Camera

CCD Camera: Charge-Coupled Device Camera - A camera which incorporates a CCD to

create high-resolution images under a variety of light conditions.

To maintain your c-arms excellent image quality, your CCD camera will need to be periodically

checked and calibrated. This camera is coupled with another important c-arm part commonly called the

II.

4. II

II: Image Intensifier - Imaging component which converts x-rays into a visible image.

The image intensifier is one of the most significant components on your c-arm. This takes the x-ray

emitted from the tube and translates it into a visible image. Image intensifier sizewill often determine

what types of studies will be done on a given machine. The most common image intensifier dimensions

on the c-arm market are between 6" 12.

5. CPU Board

CPU board Central Processing Unit The main core and "brain" of your system's

computer.

A functioning CPU board is crucial to your system's overall functionality. It allows the internal

components of your C-arm to communicate and work in tandem together.

These are just a few of the acronyms associated with c-arm parts and accessories. Hopefully, the next

time your service provider fires one of these at you, you'll be ready. If you don't have a regular service

provider or if you still have questions about the technology, Block Imaging Parts & Service has

engineering and medical imaging parts specialists that can help answer your questions and find what

you need for your c-arm.

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