Real-time personal monitoring – revolutionising dose monitoring during interventional radiology
Real-time personal monitoring in interventional suites or cath labs has long been plagued by challenges, ranging from high costs to unwieldy systems that compromise efficiency. Phoenix Dosimetry has emerged as a pioneer in addressing these issues with its groundbreaking solution – the Link 2 Radsight Live System.
Challenges in interventional radiology
Professionals in interventional radiology constantly grapple with the delicate balance between delivering effective treatments and minimising radiation exposure. Traditional monitoring systems often prove to be expensive, cumbersome, and lacking the flexibility required in dynamic healthcare environments.
The Link 2 Radsight Live System – a game changer
Enter the Link 2 Radsight Live system, a paradigm shift in real-time personal monitoring. This innovative solution offers a cost-effective, user-friendly, and mobile unit that caters to the specific needs of interventional suites. Leveraging up to 6 Radflash devices from Polimaster or BT enabled Trudose from Thermo Fisher Scientific, the system communicates seamlessly via Bluetooth to a Link 2 module, which in turn, connects to a high definition display screen (HDi). This setup enables real-time dose monitoring, empowering healthcare professionals with immediate insights into their radiation exposure levels and also alerts them via dose/doserate alarms as required to manage their doses.
Key features setting Link 2 Radsight Live System apart
- Affordability: Unlike many existing solutions, the Link 2 Radsight Live System prioritises affordability without compromising on performance, making it an attractive option for healthcare facilities of varying budgets.
- User-friendly design: The system’s simplicity ensures ease of use for medical personnel, with colour coded EPD’s these can be selected at will for immediate deployment of issued to individuals as required. The colour correlation with the HDi screen provides a visual cue, enabling swift identification of any radiation exposure.
Success at James Cook University Hospital
The inaugural installation of the Link 2 Radsight Live System at James Cook University Hospital’s radiology department marks a significant milestone. Dr Paul Walker, consultant radiologist, attests to the system’s efficacy, stating: “The live dose monitoring system is simple to use and is helping us to reduce the radiation dose to our team during interventional radiology procedures.”
Looking ahead
As healthcare continues to evolve, real-time personal monitoring systems like the Link 2 Radsight Live System are poised to play a pivotal role in enhancing safety standards. Beyond immediate benefits, the integration of such technology holds promise for shaping the future landscape of dose monitoring during interventional radiology, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for both patients and medical professionals.
In conclusion, the Link 2 Radsight Live System addresses the longstanding challenges for personal dose management improving safety in both interventional radiology and related techniques.
Lead picture: Carl Dalton and Lorna Mannion with the Link 2 Radsight Live System in the radiology department at James Cook University Hospital.
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