THE GIRAFFE SMILES ALL ROUND FOR
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broken bones or injury to their child. Unfortunately for many young children this experience can present a frightening one with large diagnostic apparatus and machines appearing threatening, creating further fear and anxiety. This can create a stressful time for all concerned including; the healthcare professional, the parent as well as the young patient. Paediatric care requires a special
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approach for special little people, who do not share the same level of skill in communicating as adults. Part of delivering this special care approach is promoting an environment and experience that is
Paediatric care requires a special approach for special little people
relaxed and allows for the delivery of care as efficiently as possible – high on the demand list when youngsters are experiencing discomfort, pain and fear. Fortunately Siemens have come up with a medication free solution to address this challenge. The answer lies in the smiling face of a giraffe, carefully disguising a high definition digital x-ray imaging system in a very small package. The Giraffe is actually technically
known as a Mobilett XP or Mira – Giraffe Design, a digital mobile x-ray imaging system with flat panel detector technology and instantaneous digital image display. The rotating cleverly presented as the Giraffe’s
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ost parents will recall a time when they have had to investigate the possibility of
neck, offers flexibility and simple operation for the most challenging of young patients. Its high image quality obtained with very short exposure times makes the system especially suitable for use with newborns. Light-weight it can be effortlessly moved to any location adapting to the needs of infants whom during periods of extreme emotional distress, may prefer to either lie down, sit or indeed take more unusual positions during their examination. With its colourful and friendly visual appearance it is ideally suited for creating a more relaxing patient environment delighting not only young children but bigger kids too! ■
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