Wireless Flat-Panel Detector Designed for Mobile X-Ray Imaging

A new wireless flat-panel detector (FPD) is the next evolutionary step for mobile X-ray applications. It enables X-ray technicians to act even more independently when taking X-ray images on site--for instance, in radiology, on the ward, in emergency rooms, traumatology, orthopedics, or pediatrics. Moreover, it simplifies sterilizing the detector due to the lack of any attached cables.

Shimadzu (Kyoto, Japan), a worldwide manufacturer of diagnostic imaging equipment, has introduced the first wireless flat-panel detector (FPD) for its mobile, called the CXDI-70C, for fully digital X-ray system MobileDaRt Evolution. The FPD weighs 3.4 kg only, and it can be easily positioned. Its field of view of 35 cm x 43 cm also covers larger examination areas. The cesium iodide (CsI) scintillator combines high sensitivity with the lowest-possible radiation dose and therefore reduces patient exposure. The resolution of 2,800 pixels x 3,408 pixels provides sharp images in excellent quality.

The wireless flat-panel detector is suitable for general radiography. Hospitals already using a MobileDaRt Evolution can have it refit to wireless detectors. Apart from its application with the MobileDaRt Evolution system for mobile X-rays, the CXDI-70C can also be connected to a RADspeed digital radiography (DR). The RADspeed series from Shimadzu includes floor- and ceiling-mounted systems for general radiography applications.

MobileDaRt Evolution combines clinical requirements of easy maneuverability, superior image quality, and low radiation dose. The high-performance 32 kW generator facilitates X-ray images with exceedingly short exposure times, thus also making it suitable for use on intensive care units or in traumatology. X-ray images are available within three seconds after exposure on the integrated 15-inch monitor.

The MobileDaRt Evolution system can be precisely moved forward and backward by using the bedside Inch Mover drive controls on the collimator. This increases operator comfort and accelerates operations in difficult imaging situations.

MobileDaRt Evolution is fully Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)-compatible (DICOM Print, DICOM Store, and DICOM Modality Worklist) and can be integrated into the workflow of digitally equipped hospitals--even via WLAN (wireless local area network).

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