When using a portable fluoroscopy C-arm in surgery,
A)the image receptor and C-arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility.
B)the surgery team members operate the fluoroscopy unit.
C)the C-arm is disinfected and considered sterile.
D)sterile technique is unnecessary.

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The most common approach for draping an image intensifier and C-arm is with a snap cover.A tension band is snapped in place when the image intensifier and C-arm are covered with a sterile cloth or bags.This approach allows the physician to manipulate the C-arm while maintaining a sterile field.

When Using a Portable Fluoroscopy C-Arm in Surgery