Qfix

CQ Medical rebrand follows merger of positioning aid companies

Following the merger of Qfix and CIVCO Radiotherapy earlier this year, the company has rebranded as CQ Medical. The announcement took place during the ASTRO 2023 annual meeting in San Diego in October, an event that brought together industry experts for four days of insights. The company says its rebranding introduces a fresh visual identity […]

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Transport system reduces patient handling at Norfolk hospital

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has installed a Symphony Patient Transport System and reports that it has minimised the risk of manual handling injuries through a low friction air bearing to transition patients from one modality to another, requiring only two members of staff. The system has also improved patient comfort and maximised workflow efficiencies. […]

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Patient positioning products that improve workflow added to range

Oncology Imaging Systems (OIS) has added two Qfix products to its range. The Alta Multipurpose device and FlexLock Knee and Foot Supports are intended to improve workflows and facilitate device consolidation for patient positioning during radiotherapy. Alta Multipurpose immobilisation platform is free of any objects in the spine area with no structures that can interfere […]

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Beatson chooses supine breast boards

Head of therapy radiography Eithne MacPherson, OIS sales manager Mike Holroyd, assistant practitioner Fiona Graham, treatment radiographer Kirsty James and principal physicist Peter Houston. Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre has upgraded to eight Access Supine Breast Boards from Oncology Imaging Systems.  The boards are a lightweight, one piece device designed to comfortably treat both […]

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Christie implements external compression technique

Oncology Imaging Systems sales manager Mike Holroyd, radiographer Bethany Cheetham, pre-treatment radiographer Claire Clarkson, pre-treatment principal radiographer James McGovern, pre-treatment principal radiographer for protons Thomas Edwards and student radiographer Kacey Pindair. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, is expanding its treatment offering and will soon be able to deliver SABR treatments to liver and pancreatic patients.  […]

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