Low dose is key for paediatric x-ray

Standing, from left, are consultant paediatric radiologist Dr Youssef Talaat, Philips Healthcare key account manager Jane Robinson, paediatric radiographers Ruth Field, Sinead Flannery, Hannah Archer and Sophie Holl, receptionist Dawn Hicks, Philips Healthcare operations manager Stephanie Holden, appointments clerk Beverley Purnell and superintendent radiographer Elin Jones.  Seated in front are radiology assistant Francesca Dawn, radiology registrars Katie Giles and Helena Barton and receptionist Debra Chaffey.

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children has acquired a Philips DigitalDiagnost Flex Wireless digital x-ray system with geometry that allows the detector to be positioned freely around the patient.  The Flex room configuration provides a multi-purpose system able to perform the applications of a two detector room set-up with one flexible fixed detector.

Superintendent radiographer Elin Jones said: “We selected the Philips equipment for its low dose imaging, a key consideration in paediatric studies.  We have been particularly impressed with the 40kV technique in extremity imaging for very young children.  This technique produces high quality images in an area that is traditionally very difficult to image.

“We find the system very adaptable and easy to use, also important for paediatrics.  We are especially pleased with the spine and whole leg stitching unit.  Our paediatric patients are not intimidated by the unit and the quality of the images is superb.”

See the full story on page 10 of the January 2015 issue of RAD Magazine.