Toshiba X-Ray Systems Improve Workflow in Emergency Departments

Rapid Acquisition Times, Increased Flexibility and Improved Ergonomics Allow Emergency Departments to Diagnose Patients Quickly

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2009 – Today’s emergency departments are challenged to provide rapid, accurate diagnosis for a variety of patient conditions when time is of the essence.

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s RADREXTM-i digital radiographic system and KalareTM R&F system are designed to provide the features emergency departments require to offer the highest level of patient care. Toshiba will feature the RADREX-i Mixed Detector Digital Radiography (DR) system at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, held in Chicago, Nov. 29 – Dec. 4 (Booth #5629, South Hall).

“When treating emergency patients, acting quickly is critical,” said Steve Sivak, radiology manager, St. Luke Community Hospital, a facility using the RADREX-i and Kalare systems to improve workflow in its emergency department. “The advanced features of the RADREX-i and Kalare help us streamline workflow and accelerate throughput, providing a tremendous benefit to patients when time is limited.”
RADREX-i System

The comprehensive RADREX-i features a 600-pound table weight limit, a 600 kHU X-ray tube and an 80-kW generator, allowing hospitals to image a variety of patients, including bariatric. The X-ray system enhances workflow with the RexView, a color LCD screen located on the overhead tube crane (OTC). Since the image appears on the OTC, technologists have immediate access to review the image and determine if they have what is needed for diagnosis, ultimately reducing exam time and increasing the chance of a positive patient outcome.

source: Toshiba Medical