Pearl Technology

Debut of a free, CPD endorsed MR Safety Webinar by InHealth and Pearl Technology

MR safety has become a unifying concern for radiographers worldwide. This shared focus recently brought together over 350 radiology professionals in an international webinar dedicated to enhancing patient safety in MRI environments. The event offered insights on patient safety response frameworks at InHealth, the physics behind proximity burns and conduction loops, and best practices for […]

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Equipment donations help Mercy Ships deliver CT imaging

International health charity Mercy Ships operates two hospital ships that take free, life-changing surgery to patients in sub-Saharan Africa, where safe surgery is out of reach for nine out of 10 people. Onboard the Global Mercy and Africa Mercy charity hospital ships, a crew of experts including surgeons, nurses, cooks, engineers and teachers from around […]

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Simple, standardised workflows: the foundation for AI in radiology

The digital age has resulted in significant advances in radiology, most notably in the form of artificial intelligence. As patient volumes increase due to an ageing population and a desire for faster diagnoses, departments face an urgent need for workflow standardisation, efficiency, and safety. Radiology departments worldwide are dealing with an increasing number of patients. […]

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The significance of a great patient experience in radiology

None of us enjoy feeling like we’re being passed through an assembling line in a heartless multi-billion valued corporation. Patient-centred healthcare looks at each patient as an individual and emphasises patient engagement and communication. No one likes to imagine their lovely grandmother being rushed through a badly maintained radiology department for their MRI or contrasted […]

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The significance of optimal patient positioning in radiology

Accurate diagnostic imaging is the cornerstone of modern healthcare, aiding in the timely and precise diagnosis of various medical conditions. Optimal patient positioning plays a pivotal role in radiology, influencing image quality, diagnostic accuracy, and patient safety/wellbeing. Radiological examinations are indispensable tools for diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions. Achieving high-quality images is essential for accurate […]

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Hinchingbrooke improves hygiene of CT procedures with ProBelt and table cover

Hinchingbrooke Hospital’s CT department has received Pearl Technology’s ProBelt positioning aid and CT Table Cover, supplied by Wolverson X-ray. With recent higher demands for hygiene and infection control requirements, positioning aids must withstand the frequent use of strong disinfectants, which can affect the CT table mattress and accessories. Following an examination, thorough and quick disinfection […]

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