Agfa Radiology Solutions is pleased to announce that the Bon Secours Hospital,  Cork has installed a DR 600 digital X-ray room. The complete and integrated ceiling-suspended DR 600 is replacing the existing analogue X-ray unit in the Radiology Department. In addition, the hospital has purchased two DR 100s motorised mobile units for out-of-department imaging.

Bon Secours Hospital, Cork is part of the Bon Secours Health Systems CLG, Ireland’s largest independent hospital group. The hospital in Cork carries out over 100,000 radiology exams every year and counts over 30 radiographers.

The right image the first time

“When we needed to replace our X-ray room, the DR 600 was the clear choice. It ticked all the boxes for functionality and has advanced software options and features that we appreciate, including some that make reporting on radiation dose easier. The software also includes radiation dose parameters for each exam. Furthermore, with 30 radiographers using the system, we needed a reliable, efficient and easy-to-use solution. The simplicity of the user interface on the DR 600 tube and the auto-positioning make operation seamless. We were really surprised at the value of the system, and we ended up bundling the system together with two DR 100s mobile units to replace our three old CR mobile units. The staff loves the new systems: they turned out to be a game changer both for the orthopaedics patients and mobile radiography. In addition, the Agfa account manager and engineers were a pleasure to work with, and their support ensured a smooth implementation,” says Ciaran Walsh of Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.

“We are delighted that Bon Secours Hospital, Cork is the first hospital in Ireland to choose the DR 600 as a replacement for its oldest X-ray room: delivering faster patient exams, higher-quality images, lower-dose radiation, and a lower overall cost of imaging over the life of the system. In addition, the hospital decided to install two mobile DR 100s units, which combine fast, high-quality DR imaging with excellent manoeuvrability and ease of use. Together, our solutions will help Bon Secours Hospital ensure that every image provides accurate and high-quality diagnostic information, from the first image taken,” says Caroline Dempsey, Operational Sales Mgr., Ireland of Agfa Radiology Solutions.

DR 600: ultimate speed, precision and comfort

The high-productivity, fully automatic, ceiling-suspended DR 600 room streamlines workflow and increases throughput. Powered by MUSICA^® image processing, it is ideal for busy care environments. Proven technologies such as ZeroForce™ manoeuvrability as well as auto-positioning and auto-tracking, enhance the experience of patients and operators alike.

DR 100s: ergonomics, manoeuvrability and image quality

The mobile DR 100s combines fast, high-quality DR imaging with excellent manoeuvrability and ease of use for seamless bedside and out-of-department imaging. ZeroForce™ motor-assisted movement of the vertical column provides flexibility of the tubehead along three axes, making manual movement of the tube nearly effortless.