Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

The CT team at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, has made the switch from a syringe-based injector system to a multi-dosing injector system from Bracco, which is expected to optimise how the CT department can use contrast. Cross-sectional imaging manager Kathryn Grundy said: “Making the switch from a syringe-based injector system to a multi- dosing […]

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has acquired a new mammography chair from Wolverson X-ray for its breast screening department. The Akrus chair helps seat patients in a stable and ergonomically correct position, making examinations more comfortable and efficient. Consultant radiographer Amruta Talwalkar said: “This is the second Akrus chair we have […]

Clinical radiology manager Stephen Ackers, clinical tutor Nicola Marlow, radiographer Niall Rowlands, senior radiographer Tom Leyland and Agfa HealthCare imaging business development manager Chris Heys. Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust has implemented Agfa HealthCare’s DR Retrofit direct radiography solutions at three of its sites. “As part of our radiology modernisation, Agfa’s DR Retrofit […]

With an Acuson X300 are consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care Dr Andrew Twist with Siemens regional sales manager for ultrasound products Bernadette Leonard.   The intensive care unit at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, is carrying out portable echocardiograms and abdominal and chest ultrasound examinations following […]