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X-ray Equipment Care and Maintenance: 6 Recommendations

Detector, equipment maintenance, Imaging Equipment, medical imaging equipment

Advice from an experienced service technician to maximize the ROI of your imaging equipment. The images captured by X-ray equipment are often a critical first step to making a diagnosis and starting a care plan to improve a patient’s health. In addition, the revenue generated by

ABC Medical Center: The Role of Mobile Imaging in Patient Care

bedside imaging, expert insights, mobile devices, mobile imaging, Mobile X-Ray, Patient Centered Imaging, Patient-centered care, Revolution

Radiology department's primary objective is satisfaction in patient care. Carestream had the opportunity to interview Dr. Marco Antonio Téliz, head of the department of radiology and molecular imaging at ABC Medical Center, on the objectives of the hospital’s radiology department at RSNA 2019. ABC Medical

Radiology’s Role in the Patient Experience

expert insights, patient care in radiology, Patient Centered Imaging, patient experience in radiology, Patient-centered care, Patients First, radiologists

Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s initiative to measure the patient experience in radiology. Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is one of a series about the patient experience in radiology. Earlier we shared 2 blogs by Dr. Cheryl Turner on root causes of adverse patient experiences in radiology. Be sure

Patient Safety Issues in Radiology – Part Two

dose, expert insights, Patient Centered Imaging, patient experience in radiology, Patient-centered care, Rad Techs, Radiographer

A Two-Part Series on Workplace Stress, Burnout, and the Risks to Patient Safety. By Dr. Cheryl Turner, Director of Global Education and Training at Legion Healthcare Partners; and founder of Rad-Cast, the CE Podcast for Rad Professionals. Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is one of a series about

Patient Safety Issues in Radiology – Part One

expert insights, Patient Centered Imaging, patient experience in radiology, Patient-centered care, Rad Techs, Radiographer

A Two-Part Series on Workplace Stress, Burnout, and the Risks to Patient Safety. By: Dr. Cheryl Turner, Director of Global Education and Training at Legion Healthcare Partners; and founder of Rad-Cast, the CE Podcast for Rad Professionals. Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is one of a series about the

Understanding and Managing Noise Sources in X-ray Imaging

Detector, diagnostic imaging, Image Quality, Imaging Basics, radiation dose, Radiography, X-ray

A guide to the science behind X-ray noise. As a radiographer, your goal from day to day, from patient to patient, is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis – at the lowest possible dose. You have a

image of DRX-Revolution Production line at the manufacturing facility

Mobile Imaging Moves Outside Hospital Walls During COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID19, mobile devices, mobile imaging, Mobile X-Ray

Demand for mobile imaging surges as unlikely locations become urgent care facilities. Carestream has added production lines, shifts, and workers to meet the increased demand for the DRX-Revolution mobile imaging unit. In response to the overwhelming and crushing need for critical care of patients infected with

Imaging Informatics Improve Patient Care in Radiology

expert insights, patient care in radiology, Patient Centered Imaging, patient experience in radiology, Patient-centered care

An imaging informatics fellowship director and fellow share their insights. By Dr. Teresa Martin-Carreras and Dr. Tessa S. Cook, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. At first glance, the principles of patient care in radiology and imaging informatics might seem at odds. Patient care being very personal,

Image Capture Basics for Radiology Technologists

Imaging Basics, Patient Centered Imaging, Patient Safety, Rad Techs, radiation dose

The three cornerstones of high-quality, consistent X-ray imaging. Like most technologies, X-ray imaging software is evolving, delivering more automation and improved image quality. However, the fundamental imaging basics for radiologic technologists remain unchanged. Here is a helpful review of the imaging basics for rad techs. In

Increasing Productivity in the Radiology Department

Imaging Equipment, medical imaging equipment, Patient Centered Imaging, Patient-centered care, radiology administration

Techniques to improve workflow in the X-ray imaging department. Radiology administrators are constantly looking for ways to improve productivity in the imaging department. As modality software has evolved, so have the features that enhance automation and efficiency in the workflow. But in my interactions with