Archive for June 2017
Part 2: Lacking Grid Usage in Mobile Radiography – A Brief History of Imaging Receptors and Their Weight
We last left off in our discussion of the lack of grid usage in mobile radiography questioning whether the healthcare industry is treating the subject of mobile grid usage with enough care. As the verdict is still out on grid usage, Part 2 of this series will dive deeper into this conversation with an emphasis…
Read MorePart 1: Lacking Grid Usage in Mobile Radiography – Convenience, or Negligence?
Recently, some radiographers have expressed that they would prefer not to use a grid for all mobile radiographic exams. The top three reasons commonly cited for this are: The grid’s weight, difficulties with positioning, and patient discomfort. At first glance, these seem like legitimate reasons to do away with grids on portables. But, are radiographers…
Read MoreWhy New Mobile Panel Holders Are Safer for the Operating Room
Mobile cassette holders are becoming a bit outdated with new technology like mobile DR panel holders debuting in operating rooms in 2015, but cassette holders can still be found being used widely by different radiographers in many areas. These mobile cassette holders used to work just fine for the job at hand – but that’s…
Read MoreStanding Up to Challenges in Weight-Bearing Foot and Ankle Exams
Many medical professionals already know that performing weight-bearing foot and ankle exams in a digital environment can include a number of unique challenges. But there’s good news for radiographers everywhere – the U-Arm Footstool from Reina Imaging has been released to the industry. This durable and lightweight Footstool enables a radiographer to perform standing-feet X-rays…
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