IMAGINGComputer-based radiography system for Basra
Berkshire-based Ferrania Imaging Technologies has won a contract from
the British Army to supply LifeInVision computer radiography (CR) systems.
Ferrania’s LifeInVision CR is a tabletop CR unit that can function as
both a dispersed or decentralised solution, installed in a diagnostic room
or, in a more conventional, centralised setup, installed so that different
units can serve a number of different rooms.
According to Ferrania, the system’s laser scanning ability, erasable
phosphor plates and image management software mean the CR unit offers a
complete, flexible and multi-purpose imaging solution that can quickly and
easily produce high-quality images of any body part.
The British Army will install one system at the Royal Naval Hospital,
Haslar, Portsmouth, and the other will be transported to Iraq for use at
the forward field medical centre in Basra.
Two LifeJet printers, two megapixel monitors, specially ‘ruggedised’
laptops and robust Hardigg cases for transporting the equipment are also
included in the deal.
Up until now, the British Army has been using traditional xray
technology at its facilities, with all the inherent problems of
transporting the necessary chemicals and equipment, not to mention the
difficulty of keeping the chemicals stable in the Iraqi heat.
The LifeInVision CR system can also be linked to a central PACS so that
images can be reviewed, stored or archived easily, while patient
demographics can be imported directly from an RIS system.
Pictured, above (left), is Dorian Cook, National Sales Manager,
Ferrania LifeImaging, with Surgeon Commander Peter Buxton, Squadron Leader
Martin Coleman and Captain Catriona Eaton.
Source: bjhc&im September 2005
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