Kerry’s A&E benefits from sophisticated DR

Back row: clinical specialist Anne McGillycuddy, radiographers Niamh O’Sullivan, Moira Scanlon and Miriam Langford, senior radiographer Catherine Tierney, operational manager /deputy manager Maria Godley, consultant radiologist Dr Thabisile Simelane, clinical nurse manager Anita Keane, radiographer Mary Ann McCarthy, emergency medicine consultant Dr Martin Boyd and radiographer Jacinta Bowler.  In front are consultant radiologist Dr Sebu Hlongane, radiology clerical officer Tara Dillon and Fiona Keane, acting radiography services manager Anna Marie O’Flaherty, RIS manager Siobhan Behan, consultant radiologist Dr Martin Schranz and Xograph Healthcare Ireland business manager Michael Leonard.

A direct digital radiography room has been opened in the A&E department of Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, Republic of Ireland.

An Xograph Triathlon T2 motorised auto-positioning x-ray system with three Canon DR detectors (one fixed and two sizes of wireless portable detector) has increased efficiency and workflow to enhance staff and patient experience, according to acting radiography services manager Anna Marie O’Flaherty.  She added: “The radiology staff commend the DR system on its user friendliness and its ability to optimise radiation dose, along with the high resolution images and the detail that they can perceive. Overall, this sophisticated digital radiography system facilitates improved radiographic examination times and patient comfort.”

See the full story on page 18 of the October 2014 issue of RAD Magazine.