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Digital X Rays At Seaforth Veterinary Hospital
By Dr Rob Miller (Veterinarian)
At Seaforth Veterinary Hospital we like to keep at the forefront in
veterinary medicine. As such we have just made a major investment in digital x
ray equipment .
This places us as market leaders in the technology field on the northern
beaches.
All very nice, but what does this mean for you the client?
Digital x ray acquisition means we no longer require conventional x ray film,
a dark room or all the toxic chemicals that go with it.
The benefits extend to everyone:
- Greener product, less pollution. We all benefit.
- Reduced x ray exposure by the pet. Images can be digitally enhanced so
there is no need to repeat x rays for better exposure settings as often
happens.
- Reduced exposure of staff to x rays, for the same reasons.
- Faster processing time. From plate to viewable image is now a mere 90
sec. Faster turn about means animals are under anaesthetics for reduced
times, making things safer.
- Eliminating chemical exposure of staff.
- Improved image storage and retrieval for the client.
Each client gets a DVD copy of the x-rays. Previously x rays had to stay on
site for 5 years, but now the client can take a copy home to show the
family.
- E-mailable copies for quick referral to specialists for difficult cases.
No need for a dark room means increased space in the hospital where floor
space is a premium.
We will be phasing in the new equipment in Feb / March 08, giving staff time to
adjust and learn the new technology. One thing is for sure, it is a great
advance for our hospital and the service we offer our clients!
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