Remote NHS Western Isles upgrades to reliable C-arm backed by excellent service

Acting radiology manager Jane MacDonald, Philips UKI account manager Louise Jones, radiographer Karen Macleod and clinical support worker, radiology, Beckee Thornton.

Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has received a BV Pulsera C-arm image intensifier from Philips UKI.  The system replaced existing Philips C-arm equipment and comes with an array of features.  It will be used primarily to provide orthopaedic trauma cover and laparoscopic cholangiograms.

Acting radiology manager Jane MacDonald said: “Our radiographers were already familiar with Philips’ C-arms from our previous equipment and this made the transition easier.  The BV Pulsera is a good, reliable system and Philips provides excellent service which, given our location, is a particularly important factor.

“We are achieving excellent image quality and it is very user-friendly.  We particularly like the laser light for positioning and also the monitor for the radiographer’s use.

“The Philips team was very helpful to deal with; it managed the project very well including the training of all the staff and they were also able to secure buy-back for our old equipment.”

Read the full report on page 40 of the September 2018 issue of RAD Magazine.