Future of imaging

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Sabu Jose, GM, Government, OEM & Corporate Accounts- India Cluster, Carestream Health, said that after working on digitalisation, Carestream plans to work towards bringing it to the ultimate beneficiaries, the patients.

He gave an overview of the company and a glimpse of their offerings which include laser printers, DR as well as the ultrasound for better patient care.

Acknowledging the dearth of resources, he explains the dire need for optimum utilisation of funds and manpower in the public health sector. Applying reverse engineering, they took feedback from the beneficiaries and have designed solutions to suit the patients.

He informed that many such solutions have been introduced and cited three examples:

Mobile universal/ field portable kit: The solution helps   connect and use the DR detector with the existing mobile X-ray system. It caters to hospitals as well as people working in extreme environments by taking DR to the field. It is an all-in-one solution which is portable and is quick to set up. Its simple user interface requires minimum training and provides fast work flow, making it suitable in the Indian context.
DRX- Evolution transbay: During an emergency, this solution caters to patients by reducing the waiting period. It is designed to move around between two rooms, thereby optimising the resources.
Onsight 3D Extremity System: The solution enables a CT scan in the standing position. It allows accurate determination of the placement and orientation of the bones while under realistic load conditions. It also reduces patient radiation exposure thus providing better patient care.