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Part 3: Lacking Grid Usage in Mobile Radiography – Software vs. Hardware & What Works Best
There seems to be a trend taking shape in mobile radiography. Grid usage itself has decreased, and new grid emulation software applications are being embraced quickly by hospitals around the world. Recently we shared with you some background on imaging receptors, a reason being used to promote grid emulation software over hardware, and now we’re…
Read MorePatient Weight & Panel Holder Capacity in Diagnostic Imaging – How Much Can Your Holder Take?
At Reina Imaging, we are asked the following question almost daily: “How much patient weight can your DR panel holder take?” This is an important question, and it’s one that can be influenced by multiple variables, one of those variables being the amount of pressure a given material can withstand. In a medical setting, there…
Read MorePart 2: Lacking Grid Usage in Mobile Radiography – A Brief History of Imaging Receptors and Their Weight
We last left off in our discussion of the lack of grid usage in mobile radiography questioning whether the healthcare industry is treating the subject of mobile grid usage with enough care. As the verdict is still out on grid usage, Part 2 of this series will dive deeper into this conversation with an emphasis…
Read MorePart 1: Lacking Grid Usage in Mobile Radiography – Convenience, or Negligence?
Recently, some radiographers have expressed that they would prefer not to use a grid for all mobile radiographic exams. The top three reasons commonly cited for this are: The grid’s weight, difficulties with positioning, and patient discomfort. At first glance, these seem like legitimate reasons to do away with grids on portables. But, are radiographers…
Read MoreWhy New Mobile Panel Holders Are Safer for the Operating Room
Mobile cassette holders are becoming a bit outdated with new technology like mobile DR panel holders debuting in operating rooms in 2015, but cassette holders can still be found being used widely by different radiographers in many areas. These mobile cassette holders used to work just fine for the job at hand – but that’s…
Read More4 Anti-Scatter Grid Selection Rules to Follow
When it comes to selecting the right anti-scatter x-ray grid for your needs, it’s important to consider a number of factors before making your selection. The quality of the grid you choose matters, and though budgets can be strained in radiology departments due to economic pressures, in the end, your choice of x-ray grid can…
Read MorePart 1: Patient Protection vs. Personnel Protection – Which Matters Most?
When it comes to controlling scatter radiation and radiation dose to patients and personnel in medical imaging, those of us in the industry (particularly in North America and Europe) have seen a recent trend arise. Patient dose reduction has become a center point for all modalities of diagnostic radiography that uses ionizing radiation. Organizations such…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your DR Panel and Keep User Speeds Efficient
When it comes to working with a DR (digital radiography) panel, exam speed is very important. It contributes to a number of factors, including the amount of profit a department or medical office can make, workflow efficiency, and more importantly, the ease with which an image can be taken (giving you faster access to the…
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