Carestream Health’s Shipments of Innovative Wireless DRX Detector Reach New High
Affordable Digital X-ray Systems Provide Immediate Images in Diverse Patient Care Settings
ROCHESTER,
N.Y., Jan. 24 — High-quality, affordable digital X-ray images in about
four seconds— with wireless communication that allows clinicians to
immediately view images from any location. This compelling workflow is
the driving force behind the rapid adoption of Carestream Health’s
flexible, wireless DRX detectors.
The company has shipped more than 3,300 DRX detectors since launching the CARESTREAM DRX-1,
the radiology profession’s first wireless, cassette-size X-ray
detector. Carestream’s comprehensive product portfolio serves diverse
applications—from surgical suites, ER/ICU and radiology departments to
clinics, imaging centers, nursing homes and field military hospitals.
The company’s family of DRX-based systems help streamline workflow, improve productivity and enhance patient care in both in-room and mobile environments.
For example, these lightweight, digital X-ray detectors can be used in
general radiology exam rooms and mobile units during the day, and are
easily moved to serve the emergency department at night.
Carestream’s DRX-based portfolio includes the CARESTREAM DRX-1 System, CARESTREAM DRX-Mobile Retrofit kit, CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution suite, CARESTREAM DRX-Transportable System and CARESTREAM DRX-Ascend System.
The
DRX family also includes a second detector, the cesium iodide-based
CARESTREAM DRX-1C, that offers exceptional image quality and improved
DQE (detective quantum efficiency). The DRX-1C detector’s superior image
quality makes it an ideal fit for orthopedic, trauma, pediatric and
other specialty environments, in addition to general radiography exams.
Patient
care in ED, ICU, pediatric ICU and other environments is enhanced with
an innovative Tube and Line Visualization feature that uses a single
exposure to display an enhanced companion image with more precise
visualization of lines and tubes, which are typically difficult to view.
Allowing physicians to verify correct placements in seconds helps
improve patient care and comfort, while simultaneously reducing the need
for multiple imaging exams.
Carestream’s
DRX detectors work with existing x-ray equipment and can easily be
moved to any DRX room or mobile DRX system, a feature the company refers
to as the “X-Factor.” Healthcare providers can also move the detectors to new imaging systems when existing x-ray systems become outdated.
For more information on Carestream’s medical imaging and healthcare IT solutions please visit www.carestream.com.
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Carestream
Health is a worldwide provider of dental and medical imaging systems
and healthcare IT solutions; molecular imaging systems for life science
research and drug discovery/development; X-ray film and digital X-ray
systems for non-destructive testing; and advanced materials for the
precision films and electronics markets.
For
more information about the company’s broad portfolio of products,
solutions and services, please contact your Carestream Health
representative or visit http://www.carestream.com/.
CARESTREAM is a trademark of Carestream Health.
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