Strategies to improve performance at healthcare facilities of all sizes. By Lori Lee Barr, M.D., F.A.C.R., F.A.I.U.M., Radiology Associates of Florida, a Radiology Partners practice. If you work in radiology in a community healthcare facility, you may have low demand for pediatric medical imaging. As a result,
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Learn the techniques behind maximizing dose efficiency for pediatric imaging. Table of contents Pediatric Solutions for Image Acquistion Pediatric Solutions for Image Processing Pediatric Solutions for Image Review and Assessment Pediatric Solutions for Image Review and Assessment Best practices of radiographic imaging follow the principle of using a dose “as low
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Study results demonstrate Smart Noise Cancellation delivers significant improvement in dose efficiency. Table of contents Radiation dose reduction study Reader study results Study conclusions Best practice in medical X-ray imaging employs the principle of ALARA – “as low as reasonably achievable” – for radiation dose management. A consequence of this
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Carestream offers innovative X-ray solutions to help meet the unique needs of imaging children. The goal of every radiology exam is to produce a high-quality image that helps to accurately diagnose a disease or condition – and create that image at the lowest possible dose of
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With DR detectors, it’s about way more than price. A digital radiology detector is an integral part of your medical imaging system and workflow. The right detector can help improve the efficiency of your radiographers and provide you with advanced imaging applications to help improve diagnosis
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Overcoming the complexities of CXR without a dose penalty. Chest X-rays (CXR) are one of the most difficult radiographs to interpret. The dense chest structure includes complex overlying and underlying patient anatomy, and the ever-present motions of the lungs and heart. Ideally, radiologists would like to
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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
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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
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Epidemiologic evidence and bench research demonstrate the truth about low radiation risk to patients. By Dr. Akshay Baheti and Dr. Bhavin Jankharia. The perceived risk of radiation from medical imaging remains a major source of concern in the minds of many radiologists, referring physicians,
Read More[caption id="attachment_4358" align="alignleft" width="448"] El Camino uses two DRX-Revolutions as part of its conversion to DR technology.[/caption] El Camino Hospital has made dramatic decreases in patient dose in recent years. We use Bayer Radimetrics dose management software to track dose for all CT exams and we
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