Do You Check Your Cath Lab X-Ray Tube Usage?

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Do You Check Your Cath Lab X-Ray Tube Usage?
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By Vikki Harmonay
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Most facilities dont track Cath Lab X-ray tube
usage like other modalities. That can make it
hard to estimate just how long a Cath Lab X-ray
tube will last. First, lets look at what
affects the lifespan of X-ray tubes in Cath Labs.
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The most important factor that affects the
lifespan of X-ray tubes is how much its used.
When a tube runs for a long period at a high
power level, it has to work harder, which affects
the lifespan. If the X-ray tube is used under
more moderate conditions, it will last
longer. Does your case load, types of procedures
and patient body types require long runs or high
power? If so, your X-ray tubes lifespan will be
shorter. However, there are a few things you can
do to extend the life of your Cath Lab.
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• Use the proper warmup and shutdown sequences at
  the beginning and end of every single day of use.
  This allows temperature changes to be more
  gradual and less stressful, so your X-ray tube
  could last longer.
• Provide regular maintenance for your systems
  X-ray tube chiller. If your chiller operates at
  decreased efficiency, it disperses the heat
  build-up less effectively, which could cause
  damage.
• To keep your equipment running great for as long
  as possible, provide regular maintenance by
  qualified service technicians on your X-ray tube,
  chiller and entire Cath Lab system.

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What Do The Experts Say?

• The experts at Atlantis Worldwide are able to
  share some rough estimates about what to expect
  in X-ray tube usage and lifespans for three of
  the top manufacturers Philips, GE and Siemens.
• Philips MRC 200 0407 and MRC 200 0508 the X-ray
  tube will last around 8 years.
• GE Performix 160A the X-ray tube will last
  around 8 years.
• Siemens Megalix CAT and CAT Plus the X-ray tube
  will last about 5 years.

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Talk To An Expert
Is your current X-ray tube in your Cath Lab
showing signs of failure? Do you need to explore
options to replace your Cath Labs X-ray tube?
Talk to the experts at Atlantis Worldwide today.
Weve been helping healthcare facilities,
hospitals, Cath Labs, veterinary offices and
Urgent Care facilities with their medical imaging
needs and questions for 30 years and would love
to help you. To find out more, contact Atlantis
Worldwide Today!
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• Meet the author Vikki Harmonay

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