Archive for October 2017
Buckys then and now
Buckys then and now, always the benchmark for effective imaging It’s a good thing Gustav Bucky’s name lives on in radiography, because he never got the riches he deserved for his life-saving inventions. All radiographers know what a “Bucky” is: a bucky houses many components of the imaging chain that help create the latent image…
Read MoreGetting a handle on mobile DR panels
How to choose the correct handle for a mobile DR panel We perform some of the same motions so often in our jobs, they become almost automatic. What we don’t want them to become is thoughtless, especially when they involve expensive imaging panels and vulnerable patients. We also want to decrease occupational hazards and reduce…
Read MoreThe shape of DR panels is changing, but is it for the better?
Changing the Shape of DR Panels Doesn’t Guarantee a Better Outcome When a patient needs a radiograph for diagnostic purposes bedside, they are often in a state of high stress. They are worried about what the images could reveal and potentially in a great deal of pain. Historically, patient comfort wasn’t always considered a priority.…
Read MoreSize matters, especially in world of medical accessories
How To Make Sure Your Receptors Fit, the First Time and Every Time Ever bought a big-screen TV, only to get it home and realize it’s not as big as you expected? TV screens, unlike almost everything else in the world, are measured diagonally, which is the biggest measurement on a rectangle. It’s a sales…
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