Intensive care unit bed extension for fluoroscopy.
Effective use of the 'C-arm' X-ray fluoroscopy machine in the intensive care unit (ICU) is often prevented by the design of the ICU bed. An inexpensive, easily constructed device is described which facilitates use of the 'C-arm' machine, yet permits the patient's monitoring and life-support apparatus to remain attached and functioning.
D001513:Beds; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units