Fluoroscopy Time Should Be Limited as Much as Possible

question 9

Multiple Choice

Fluoroscopy time should be limited as much as possible.Which measures aid perioperative staff to limit the time of live fluoroscopy?

• A) Sounding an audible warning alarm on fluoroscopy equipment after 5 minutes of fluoroscopy
• B) Requiring nonessential team members to retreat to the control room during live imaging
• C) Programming image-hold and loop-replay technique prior to imaging
• D) Shutting off fluoroscopy equipment automatically after 5 minutes of continuous imaging

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