ECR 2013.indd - Agfa HealthCare

PIUS HOSPITAL OLDENBURG, GERMANYWireless detector helps hospital addressefficiency goalsSmall device delivers big benefits including cost savings, seamless integration intoworkflow and sharing options for flexible useInterviewees Priv.-Doz. Dr. Alexander Kluge, Director of the Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology · Jutta Juilfs, Head Technologistimaging and pathology exams thanother hospitals of this size, which meansproductivity is paramount. Advancedimaging technology and PACS play akey role here in creating an efficientworkflow for physicians’ reports andstudy comparisons, and enablinga smooth interchange with clinicaldepartments and referring physicians.Previously, a cassette-based imagingsystem was in place, used formammography and in the emergencydepartment. “We decided to upgradefrom imaging cassettes to a wirelessdetector, which would make workflowsmore convenient and faster, andalso save on cassette costs,” saysDr. Alexander Kluge, Director ofthe Institute for Diagnostic andInterventional Radiology.Pius Hospital, located in the northeastregion of Germany, serves a widegeographical area, providing both generalmedical services and highly specializedexpertise. Over the last 10 years, PiusHospital has gone through a process ofcomplete refurbishment, including thehospital building as well as its medicaltechnology. The introduction of a DX-D6 THERE“Our staff is very satisfied withthis detector, they appreciatethe quality of the images aswell as the significant workflowimprovements.”Priv.-Doz. Dr. Alexander Kluge, Directorof the Institute for Diagnostic and InterventionalRadiologyRetrofit solution fits into the hospital'sgoal of streamlining processes across thefacility, especially in the ER.The 400-bed hospital’s major focus is ononcology, and it offers centers dedicatedto breast, lung, colon and pancreaticcarcinomas. Because of these specialtycenters, the hospital performs moreThe DX-D Retrofit solution allowshealthcare facilities to upgrade tothe benefits of Direct Radiography,without having to replace their existingequipment. The solution consists of a flatpanel detector, a retrofit box and an NXworkstation with Agfa HealthCare’s goldstandard MUSICA 2 image processingsoftware, which provides excellentcontrast detail and exam-independent,consistent image quality.Familiarity with Agfa HealthCaresolutions, interfaces and imagequalityHospital staff were already familiar withimaging solutions and user interfacesfrom Agfa HealthCare, having workedwith them for many years. Afteranalyzing DR detectors in the marketwith regard to image quality, workflowand cost, Pius Hospital decided in favourof the WLAN-enabled DX-D Retrofit.“This solution has the added benefit ofnot requiring any significant training forour staff,” explains Dr. Alexander Kluge.“Software and interfaces are from asingle source, which is a great plus.”