X-ray refresh delivers technological leap forward

In front are Philips UKI modality specialist image-guided therapy Simon Wilsdon, assistant practitioner Jane Shaw, ward assistant Jackie Chamley, lead radiographer Alison Capps-Nevett and clinical lead cardiologist Dr Adrian Brodison.  Behind are clinical support worker Angie Sharrod, radiographer Gail Vickers, staff nurse Anna Evans and consultant cardiologist Dr Michael Coupe.

Morecambe Bay Cardiac Centre at Westmorland General Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, has officially opened following an investment of more than £1 million from the trust.

An AlluraClarity FD10 from Philips UKI replaced a 13-year old Allura Xper system and was installed in the same room as the previous one to reduce building work.

Clinical lead cardiologist Dr Adrian Brodison said: “This investment future-proofs the cardiac centre for at least the next decade.  It provides a huge technological leap forward from our previous unit and, as such, will allow us to explore further development of cardiac services for our patients in Morecambe Bay.”

See the full report on page 27 of the October 2017 issue of RAD Magazine.