R/F Room - Video Lesson

In this session, we look at the various types of fluoroscopic systems and their clinical features. All departments have a system that does both radiographic and fluoroscopic exams. This design is often referred to as an RF system, and all have the same basic design elements. They all have an x-ray tube that is suspended from the ceiling using a support structure that enables full room coverage. This is important for exams performed on the table in a wheelchair or on a cart, as well as patients who can stand. The table consists of a tabletop and u shaped fluoroscopic carriage that's attached to the backside of the table base. The tables are bolted to the floor for stability, as they often can be tilted fully upright at ninety degrees, as