X-ray is being reborn with digital tools that do much more than film.  Digital X-ray comes in two flavors, CR which can utilize existing hardware, phosphor cassettes, and a laser reader that transmits to a acquire computer or DR that requires a new hardware housing a flat panel crystalline receptor or CCD with image intensifier. 

 

In seconds studies are received at the X-ray tech workstation, validated, passed to a PACs (Picture Archiving and Communication System) server and on to viewing stations through out a practice, hospital or over the WEB.

 

Although both systems are faster than film, eliminating dark rooms, smelly chemicals, loading cassettes and jacket filing,  DRs have higher patient through put, while CRs systems are a third of the price.

 

Which produces better images?  CR has a slight exposure speed advantage (AGFA’s DS-X now processes at 800 film speed), however both technologies are improving at a rapid pace and produce excellent quality diagnostic images. 

 

Medical practices or institutions interested in the digital rebirth of X-ray should call (888) 919-8677 for information, as return on investment is excellent if not immediate.

 

Remember, if you are only shooting 5 or 10 patients a day you are loosing money by not going digital.