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VELA chair’s ergonomics are designed to reduce MSK disorders in mammographers

The VELA Mammography Chair has been designed in accordance with the latest guidelines from Public Health England. Following research by Dr Iram Shabana from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the chair is designed to address the issue of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) that can affect mammographers. Traditional mammography set-ups can require practitioners to assume uncomfortable […]

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Mammography chair optimises posture for patients and staff

Radiologikum Stuttgart, Germany, has a Vela Medical mammography chair in its mammography department, and teaching and lead radiologist Miriam Weber reports that it is ideal for patients who cannot stand while being examined due to health issues. She and her colleagues also use the chair in situations where the woman is better able to undergo […]

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Northumbria Healthcare adds mammography chairs to ensure comfort during examinations

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has taken delivery of two types of mammography chair from Wolverson X-ray, at Hexham, Wansbeck and North Tyneside general hospitals. Superintendent radiographer Katie Quigley said: “Since receiving the model 8200 mammography chairs, we have found positioning immobile or unsteady patients a lot easier. Because the chair is lightweight and small, […]

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Cwmbran hospital’s x-ray chair assists scoliosis patients

Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, has received a battery operated x-ray chair for scoliosis and other procedures where the patient is required to be seated. Supplied by Wolverson X-ray, the Mercado Medic 8100 can be raised and lowered automatically and rotated for lateral examinations without the need to manoeuvre the chair wheelbase. It is easily controlled […]

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Mammography chair ensures comfort for Wigan and Wrightington patients

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 […]

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