subject: Digital X-ray Systemsat Home And On The Go [print this page] Digital x-ray is sweeping the country, and for many good reasons. Digital imaging systems can be used in a wide variety of specializations, including chiropractic and veterinary. Digital medical images can be produced for a much lower cost than film x-rays when you take into consideration the cost of film and developing chemicals, and they are created in a matter of seconds, which is not the case with film images. Certain digital x-ray systems can even be used to retrofit your existing film x-ray equipment, so that you can build up your new digital system at a time and price that best meets your needs.
Chiropractic X-Ray Systems
Digital x-ray systems have been created to meet the needs of busy chiropractic practices. You can find CR, or computed radiography, systems available that are cost-effective answers to traditional film x-ray units. Another benefit that comes from using digital x-ray is the ease with which you can store digital images in the DICOM medical imaging format. Storage of patient images is very important, because you want a secure system that meets HIPPA requirements for patient confidentiality of records as well as disaster recovery in the event of a fire, earthquake or flood. Digital medical images can be quickly and easily stored on CD, DVD, a local server or an offsite server, at your discretion. An office administrator can also be in charge of passwords and usernames for all personnel authorized to use the system, in order to add a layer of security.
Vet Digital X-ray Systems
Vet x-ray imaging systems need to accomplish a variety of tasks well. They are not only used as a primary aid for diagnosis, but they also need to work in environments as diverse as your medical office to out in the field, literally. Many veterinarians find that a CR or DR imaging system works well in either situation, and it brings with it all the versatility you will need to view, store and distribute your digital images. Vet mobile x-ray units can be used along with a laptop computer with wireless Internet access, a printer and a PACS will allow you to take digital x-rays on site, and view them, send them back to your office for further consultations and study, and you can store them quickly and easily.
For more information on these and other types of digital medical imaging equipment, you can check with an online medical imaging distributor, who can answer all of your questions, and can even set you up with a turnkey imaging system that is ready to go.
