INDUSTRY MATTERS Philips supplies new digital x-ray equipment


to Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield Philips UKI recently replaced 14 year old radiography equipment at Good Hope Hospital, part of the Heart of England NHS Trust, with a Digital Diagnost HP wireless room, with integrated CR. Based in the Emergency Department, the new x-ray room will not only give patients access to the best care and experience, but will also support the team and the site to manage better the increasingly heavy demand on its emergency services. Commenting, Philippa Willis, Imaging Service Lead, says: “The equipment replacement is part of a larger refurbishment project across all our hospital sites, which has seen an investment of over £3m. We have been in desperate need to upgrade and modernise the imaging facilities and the new X-ray room at Good Hope is already making a huge difference to our patients. The upgrade of imaging equipment in the coming months will further improve the service we provide across all of our hospitals and make a real difference to our staff and patients’ experience.”


Toshiba Medical Systems provides hands- on training for groin scanning at Fairfield


Hospital, Rochdale Toshiba Medical Systems recently undertook a hands-on practical training session on groin scanning at Fairfield Hospital, part of the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The day, which was in line with Toshiba’s reputation for excellent after sales support and ongoing commitment to training, consisted of presentations and lectures followed by a hands-on session, with Sara Riley, Consultant Sonographer from Leeds Teaching Hospital being invited as guest speaker. Angela Booth, Clinical Lead General Ultrasound, commented: “It was


a really interesting day and very informative, and having Sara there to scan with us just brought all the knowledge together. We all thoroughly enjoyed it.”


Left to right: Sally Maclachlan, Account Manager, Imaging Systems Philips UKI; Philippa Willis, Imaging Service Lead, and Radiographers Andrew Derrington and Rebecca Pinner; Alex Randle, DXR Applications Specialist, Philips UKI, and Radiographers Kathryn Cook and Penny Bennion.


Urology ultrasound upgrade streamlines


patient care at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary The Hitachi Arietta V60 Ultrasound unit has recently been selected as system of choice for the upgrade pathway in the Urology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Chosen for the wide range of transducers, and in particular the unique ‘through-crystal’ C25P probe for PCNL’s helping to streamline the procedure and improve safety and accuracy.


Kevin Wardlaw, CNS Uro-oncology said: “ the robust build quality combined with a user-friendly layout made the Arietta V60 the favoured ultrasound system”.


Left to right, standing: Paula Connor, Applications Specialist, Toshiba Medical Systems; Angela Booth, Clinical Lead General Ultrasound; Sara Riley, Consultant Sonographer, Leeds Teaching Hospital; Fiona Challinor, Joanne Caballero and Safiyyah Sabat, Ultrasonographers. Seated, left to right: Esther Philips, Ultrasonographer; Marcia Wild, Ultrasound Service Manager and Angela Hargreaves, Ultrasonographer.


Where will you take yours at UKRC?


You’ll be amazed where you can take the Fujifilm FDR nano! The new ultra lightweight x-ray unit is unlike any other mobile on the market and UKRC delegates are invited to take it for a test drive to demonstrate just how agile and manoeuvrable it really is. All participants will be given a memento of their ‘Where Will You Take Yours’ FDR nano journey to take away. The FDR nano can get into the tightest spaces and turn on the spot at the touch of a finger. At less than a quarter of the weight of a traditional mobile it has eliminated the need for a motor making it light and nimble. Patented Fujifilm imaging technology ensures excellent image quality at a low dose, but on an ultrasound style cart that enables the unit to be spun around in any direction. The operating panel can be positioned using a full range of rotation and tilt to allow for image acquisition from any angle. There is even a hook for your lead apron and storage for patient notes and cleaning wipes! Delegates are also invited to attend the Fujifilm’s educational sessions on stand No. 91-95.


Left to right: Corinne Buckett, Urology Nurse Specialist; Kevin Wardlaw, CNS Uro-Oncology; Theresa Yule, Healthcare Support worker.


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