Embedded X-ray film viewers are available in several sizes, which can be selected according to the complexity of the surgery. In general, complex surgeries are often at high

Figure 6.15 X-ray Film Viewer performed in the higher-grade operating room, and the film viewer selected is also of larger specifications. However, in lower-grade operating rooms, at least a triple-type film viewer should be selected. Its installation position is preferably on the wall opposite the chief surgeon. The appearance of the film viewer is shown in Figure 6.15.

The specifications of film viewers are given in Table 6.3. Abroad, there are also light-shielding film viewers that expose only a single particular film, and there are imitated products in China as well. The dimensions of film viewers vary among manufacturers, so the opening should be cut according to the actual sample during installation. Film viewer products must be provided with a safety grounding terminal, which shall be grounded at installation.

Film viewers may be configured with reference to the specifications and dimensions in Table 6.3

Table 6.3　Examples of Film Viewer Specifications

Number of films (large size) Number of films (small size) Type Dimensions/mm W(Length) Dimensions/mm H(Height) Dimensions/mm D(Thickness) Number of fluorescent tubes 15W/tube Current 220V Remarks
2 films 3 films MS.JU215 1 000 600 120 7 0.5
3 films 4 films MS.JU315 1 200 600 120 9 0.7
4 films 5 films MS.JU415 1 600 600 120 12 0.9
5 films 6 films MS.JU515 2 000 600 120 15 1.1
6 films 7 films MS.JU615 2 400 600 120 18 1.3 3 films, 2 columns
4 films 6 films MS.JU425 1 000 1 000 120 14 1.0
6 films 8 films MS.JU625 1 200 1 000 120 18 1.3
8 films 10 films MS.JU825 1 600 1 000 120 24 1.7 3 films, 2 rows, 2 columns
10 films 12 films MS.JU1025 2 000 1 000 120 30 2.1
12 films 14 films MS.JU1225 2 400 1 000 120 36 2.5
Film viewer for plastic surgery Film viewer for plastic surgery MS.JU825 2 400 1 000 120 15W×2 tubes 20W×7 tubes 2.5