Renting a C-arm may be the right choice for your facility, especially if you’re only using it occasionally. We want to help you weigh the pros and cons of both purchasing and renting to see if renting a C-arm may be the right choice for your facility!

Before Renting a C-Arm

To start, it’s important to know why you want to rent a C-arm. Is it because you think your facility could benefit from having one on hand? Do you anticipate an increase in demand from physicians who perform procedures requiring fluoroscopy? Or are you looking at buying but want to get your feet wet with renting first? Before making any financial commitment, determine whether rental is truly right for you. Is renting a C-Arm Right for You? After running through some numbers and examining your budget, you might find that renting makes sense. But if it doesn’t seem like you will use it frequently enough to justify paying rent and other fees, then purchasing may make more sense—after all, if money were no object then neither option would apply! 

That said, there are many benefits of renting: flexibility (in terms of length of lease) and short turnaround time when equipment needs servicing/repairing; plus most companies that rent out c-arms also have backup units so when something goes wrong yours can quickly be fixed or replaced.

 The next step is to compare prices between companies offering similar services in your area. Don’t forget to factor in additional costs such as moving costs if they aren’t included in your quote.

 Lastly, before deciding on a specific company, look over their customer reviews online and talk to friends or colleagues who have used them before. If you decide renting is right for you, then I’m sure you’ll be happy with whichever company you go with!

When Can I Rent A C-Arm From An Outside Vendor?

Knowing when to rent a C-arm from an outside vendor is tricky. The time required to rent, as well as if you qualify, will depend on what type of c-arm you need and if you have purchased one in the past. See below for details on both topics.

What Are The Pros Of Renting A C-Arm Over Purchasing One

If you’re deciding between renting or purchasing, it can be helpful to know what kinds of benefits renting has over ownership. For example, renting a c-arm from a vendor saves you from having to pay out large sums of money when you require one. Instead, vendors typically charge per use—typically in multiples of four hours—and save you money if you require it for longer than that. Also, some vendors offer discounts if you rent more than one c-arm at once. So if your department requires more than one c-arm but doesn’t have an extra $100,000 lying around to purchase it, renting is definitely worth looking into. Renting allows flexibility with staffing. Flexibility is another benefit of renting instead of buying a c-arm. If your department doesn’t always have enough staff on hand, renting a c-arm means you don’t get caught without any imaging equipment just because someone isn’t available to operate it. 

When there’s no other option available, emergency cases can take priority and require imaging immediately, rather than waiting until staff are free to perform imaging themselves.

• Renting gives you access to cutting edge technology. A significant benefit of renting, especially as new technologies develop, is access to cutting edge technology without having to make a major investment. If you invest in older technology today but want access to newer tech tomorrow, renting gives you options down the road for much less money than buying all new equipment would cost.
• Renting reduces maintenance costs. Rental services often include technicians who service and maintain rented machines so that they’re working properly before each time they’re used by your team members.

What Are The Cons Of Renting A C-Arm Over Purchasing One

Renting a c-arm can end up costing more money in the long run than purchasing one. Many facilities start out by renting a c-arm, but it’s not uncommon to see them purchase their own unit within three to five years. Why? Well, foremost, there are different prices depending on what type of machine you rent – some machines may be cheaper to rent over an extended period of time, while others can cost more.