What is the FLARE Imaging Table best suited for within a hospital?

The FLARE Imaging Table is designed specifically for procedures using a C‑arm.

While it can support a wide range of clinical applications, it is not intended to replace every operating table in a hospital. Its strengths are most noticeable in departments where imaging is central to the procedure, not just a supporting element.

This article outlines where the FLARE Imaging Table typically delivers the most value, and where alternative solutions may be more appropriate.

The short answer

The FLARE Imaging Table is best suited to:

• Departments that rely heavily on C‑arm imaging
• Procedures requiring continuous or high‑quality fluoroscopy
• Environments where positioning precision and workflow efficiency matter

It is particularly effective in specialist procedure rooms and high‑use imaging environments.

Pain management and spinal procedures

Pain management is one of the most common use cases for a dedicated imaging table.

Procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections and spinal interventions rely on:

• Accurate imaging throughout the procedure
• Precise positioning of the patient
• Minimal disruption once the procedure has started

The FLARE Imaging Table supports this by allowing controlled tabletop movement during imaging, helping clinicians maintain alignment without repeatedly repositioning the patient or C‑arm.

In busy pain clinics, this can make procedures more consistent and easier to manage across a full list.

Vascular access and line placement

For vascular access procedures such as central line or Tesio line placement, imaging clarity and workflow are critical.

These procedures typically require:

• Clear imaging of specific anatomical areas
• Smooth adjustments during placement
• Reliable, predictable table positioning

The FLARE table’s radiolucent tabletop and C-arm-friendly design help support continuous imaging without unnecessary interruptions.

This is particularly valuable in departments handling a high volume of line insertions or interventional access work.

Urology and interventional procedures

Urology and other interventional specialities often rely on fluoroscopy for guidance.

In these settings, clinicians benefit from:

• Consistent imaging across the length of the patient
• Easy access for the C‑arm at different angles
• Efficient positioning during multi‑stage procedures

The FLARE Imaging Table is well-suited to these requirements, particularly where procedures are repeated throughout the day and efficiency becomes increasingly important.

Hybrid and specialist imaging rooms

Hospitals with dedicated fluoroscopy or hybrid imaging rooms are often the strongest fit for the FLARE table.

In these environments:

• Imaging is central to almost every case
• Equipment is set up specifically for C‑arm use
• Workflow efficiency has a direct impact on throughput

A table designed specifically for imaging, such as the FLARE Operating Table for C‑arm imaging, can help ensure the room is set up for consistent performance across all procedures.

High‑throughput fluoroscopy environments

Where departments are running multiple imaging‑led procedures per day, small inefficiencies can quickly add up.

The FLARE Imaging Table is particularly suited where there is:

• High case volume
• Repetitive procedure types
• A need to minimise delays and repositioning

By making positioning more predictable and reducing interference with imaging, the table can support smoother day‑to‑day operation in busy clinical settings.

Where the FLARE Imaging Table may be less suitable

While the FLARE table is highly effective in imaging‑led environments, it may not be the best choice for every situation.

For example:

• General surgical theatres where imaging is only occasional
• Departments needing a single table for a wide variety of non‑imaging procedures
• Environments where patient transport and flexibility are the priority

In these cases, a more versatile solution may be more appropriate.

When a fluoroscopy stretcher may be a better fit

In some hospitals, flexibility is just as important as imaging performance.

A solution like the ImageFlow Fluoroscopy Stretcher may be better suited where:

• Patients need to be transferred and treated on the same surface
• Rooms are shared between different types of procedures
• Space constraints limit the use of a fixed imaging table

The ImageFlow offers a balance between imaging capability and mobility, making it a strong option for departments that cannot dedicate a room or table purely to fluoroscopy.

Choosing the right option for your department

The key question is not which product is better, but which is the better fit for your workflow.

• Choose the FLARE Imaging Table if your priority is high‑quality, consistent imaging and procedural efficiency
• Consider a fluoroscopy stretcher like ImageFlow if your priority is flexibility, patient flow and multi‑use capability

Taking the time to assess how your department actually operates day to day will lead to a more effective long‑term decision.

Final thoughts

The FLARE Imaging Table is not designed to do everything. It is designed to do one thing very well.

In departments where fluoroscopy is central to clinical practice, it can make a clear and measurable difference to how procedures are carried out.

Understanding where it fits within your hospital is the first step in deciding whether it is the right solution.

 

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