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The Ziehm 8000 Compact (2008) is a mobile C-arm X-ray system designed primarily for intraoperative imaging. It was a popular choice in the late 2000s due to its compact design, solid image quality, and versatile surgical applications. Here's a detailed overview specific to the 2008 model

Imaging System

Image Intensifier: 23 cm (9") cesium iodide standard; 31 cm optional

Resolution: 1k × 1k (1024 × 1024 pixels)

Display: Dual flat-panel monitors (typically 19" or 24"), split-screen viewing

Image Storage: Up to 1,000 images, with options for external USB/CD export

Image Enhancements:

Real-time edge enhancement

Zoom

Metal and Soft Tissue modes for contrast management

X-ray Generator

Power Output: 2.0–2.2 kW

Voltage Range: 40–110 kV

Fluoroscopy Current: 0.2–6 mA (continuous or pulsed)

Snapshot Radiography: Up to 8 mA

Dose Reduction Features:

Half-dose mode

Virtual collimator

Pulsed fluoroscopy

C-Arm Mechanics

Vertical Movement: 42 cm (motorized)

Horizontal Movement: 22 cm

Orbital Rotation: +135° / –90°

Swivel (Wig-Wag): ±10°

Free Space: 76 cm between tube and intensifier

Steering: Single-lever control with color-coded brakes

Software & Workflow

Interface: Intuitive console with programmable buttons

Crosshair positioning: Laser-guided

Connectivity:

Optional DICOM 3.0 (Print, Store, Worklist, Query/Retrieve)

PACS-ready

USB, CD/DVD output

Optional thermal printer

Clinical Applications

Orthopedic and trauma surgery

Urology

Pain management

General surgery

Emergency room procedures