fluoroscopy

Clinical evidence shows up to 30 per cent less radiation exposure with overhead arm positioning In the field of complex aortic repair, small refinements in technique can make a meaningful difference to both patient and operator outcomes. One area that continues to demonstrate measurable benefits is patient arm positioning during fenestrated and branched endovascular aneurysm […]

Spire South Bank Hospital, Worcester, has unveiled a newly installed fluoroscopy suite, following a £720,000 investment aimed at improving and supporting the hospital’s commitment to delivering high quality patient care. Designed as a dual-purpose facility, the new suite functions as a fluoroscopy unit and an x-ray room. This flexible set-up allows the hospital to maximise […]

The installation and clinical launch of the first NRT Intelli-C hybrid fluoroscopy suite in NHS England has taken place, according to distributor Hospital Services Limited (HSL). “The hybrid technology enhances the trust’s capacity to deliver high quality patient care, redefining workflows and improving outcomes,” the company says. With clinical applications training complete, the site’s dedicated team is […]

Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton, has partnered with Canon Medical Systems UK to help reduce the anxiety patients may feel before, during and after a scan. The aim was to reimagine the whole x-ray experience, which included transforming the hospital’s fluoroscopy suite into a welcoming, comfortable and potentially fun place for children while delivering advanced diagnostic imaging […]

Hospital Services Limited (HSL) is to act as exclusive distributor for the Stephanix range of flat panel C-arms to healthcare facilities across the UK and Ireland. Stephanix has more than 35 years’ experience in the medical imaging sector. Export manager Valérie Marcade said: “Partnering with HSL in the UK and Ireland was an evident choice […]

Female fluoroscopy procedures including hysterosalpingography (HSG) to assess uterine cavity and fallopian tubes, as well as video urodynamics to study pressure/flow in the lower urinary tract have been upgraded at Birmingham Women’s Hospital with the introduction of an Ultimax-i system from Canon Medical Systems UK. The Ultimax-i has the potential to deliver service efficiencies including […]

The precision of paediatric fluoroscopy examinations at Leeds Children’s Hospital has been enhanced by the installation of a multidirectional C-arm from Canon Medical Systems. The Ultimax-i replaced an end-of-life system from a different vendor and has delivered upgraded and diverse functionality for a range of paediatric examinations. Team manager for paediatric radiology at Leeds Teaching […]

Fujifilm Europe has launched a hybrid C-arm and portable x-ray device. FDR Cross is designed to offer high quality fluoroscopic and static x-ray images during surgery and other medical procedures. It can capture fluoroscopic and radiographic images on a single platform, providing a more efficient and streamlined workflow. The FDR Cross is powered by Fujifilm’s […]