Direct Radiography Technology Provides High Image Quality and Fast Previews

Two new direct radiography (DR) systems have been designed to deliver high productivity, with high image quality and workflow efficiency to the radiography department.

Agfa HealthCare (Mortsel, Belgium), a provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology (IT) solutions, reported that both its DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 direct radiography (DR) systems now are available for sale in the United States. The DX-D 300 universal arm DR solution and the ceiling-mounted DX-D 500n DR system, provide users with new DR solutions in addition to the company's complete range of computed radiography (CR) systems.

The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 systems have been specifically developed to support a wide range of exams, while at the same time meeting the facility's need for high image quality. The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 are Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)-compliant allowing for radiology information system (RIS), picture archiving and communications system (PACS), and hospital information system (HIS) compatibility.

The DX-D family of products blends Agfa HealthCare's award-winning Musica² image processing with high-resolution flat panel detectors designed to deliver exceptional image quality and productivity. Musica² image processing analyzes image data before applying contrast and density algorithms to enhance image details. The solution enables the DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 to deliver high quality images on the NX acquisition workstation without user interaction. The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 systems deliver fast cycle times and a unified look-and-feel for both CR and DR exams. Especially in combination with Agfa HealthCare's latest needle-based CR solutions, a very high and consistent standard of quality is reached for all X-ray images in the radiology department, to maximize diagnostic confidence while at the same time minimizing patient dose. The DX-D 500n and DX-D 300 are both available in several different configurations that can be customized to meet a wide range of workflow requirements.

The ceiling-mounted room, DX-D 500n, comes with a choice of cesium iodide or gadolinium-based DR detectors. Rooms may be configured with fixed or removable panels to meet patient workflow and added positioning flexibility. With a touch-screen monitor located at the head of the X-ray tube, the system includes image preview and exam control directly next to the table, giving radiographers the ability to preview images and complete studies in a limited number of steps. The wall stand allows fast and efficient upright cassette-less imaging, while the table is designed with an extra wide, smooth, and durable surface with four-way float-top movement for added patient comfort, safety, and versatility.

The universal arm DX-D 300 is a highly versatile DR solution with the quality and productivity benefits of cassette-less workflow. The compact size requires only a 3 m x 3 m x 2.8 m space to operate and the floor mounting reduces installation costs making the DX-D 300 a suitable option for smaller practices. The fully motorized DX-D 300 can handle a broad range of X-ray studies, including lateral exams. This adaptability makes it ideal for use with all patients, even those less mobile, whether in sitting, standing, or lying positions. The high-quality detector technology available in the DX-D 300 offers excellent image quality and very rapid image availability.

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