Spire Gatwick Park performs wider variety of procedures with versatile x-ray system
X-ray lead radiographer Di Hunter, radiographer Ritch Ahorro, acting imaging manager Laura McLennan, consultant radiologist Dr Sona Biswas and Canon Medical Systems account manager Jamile Siddiqui.
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital has refurbished its x-ray room and installed a Canon Medical Systems Ultimax-i digital x-ray system. The system is able to cover a wide range of clinical imaging and interventional needs, from contrast studies of the GI tract to angiography. Its x-ray tube with liquid metal bearings as standard reduces wear on the system and also reduces noise.
X-ray lead radiographer Di Hunter explained: “The versatility of the C-arm configuration facilitates a wider variety of procedures to be performed in this room, allowing us to relocate some work previously performed in theatre. The radiologists have been impressed by the superb image clarity and ease-of-use, as well as the reduction in patient dose. The room has had significant refurbishment and the new Ultimax-i certainly enriches this, providing an enhanced patient experience.”
See the full report on page 2 of the February 2019 issue of RAD Magazine.
