Metroplex Adventist Hospital, a 232-bed hospital located in Killeen, Texas, has selected Carestream’s new DRX-Evolution DR room as its main hub for all general radiology exams.
Following demonstrations by several suppliers’ room-based DR systems at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting and positive independent reports from KLAS, MD Buyline and ECRI, the hospital opted for the DRX-Evolution to address its needs.
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Metroplex Adventist Hospital radiology director Randy Hill said the hospital had a CR system but when volume doubled to 1,000 exams a month, it needed a fully featured DR room that could efficiently perform any type of imaging exam.
"Since this room is so critical to our workflow, I carefully researched user feedback on DR rooms from KLAS, MD Buyline and ECRI Institute reports in addition to attending demonstrations of several leading DR systems. The DRX-Evolution quickly became my first choice," Hill added.
"We are pleased with all aspects of implementing the DRX-Evolution, from the installation and training to ongoing support that is just a phone call away. Every member of Carestream’s team has been knowledgeable and helpful."
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The hospital’s DRX-Evolution has both a wall stand and elevating table and performs cross table, spine, long length, extremity, chest, abdomen and other general radiology exams.
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By GlobalDataThe system is equipped with a high-resolution, cesium iodide Carestream DRX-1C detector.
The hospital sees many discharged veterans with active duty injuries who are being referred by the Veterans Evaluation Board and these veterans account for 500 imaging studies a month.
Killeen is home to Fort Hood, the largest active duty armoured post in the US Armed Services. There are more than 41,000 soldiers stationed at Fort Hood.
The hospital performs more than 90,000 imaging exams a year. In addition to its general radiology room, the radiology department has two fluoroscopy imaging rooms.
The DRX-Evolution room, a digital radiography system, features modular components that can be oriented to address users’ space, workflow and budget requirements.
The system’s overhead tube provides convenience and efficiency and images are ready for viewing on the console in seconds.
A wireless DRX detector provides cordless positioning freedom and a single space-saving console controls all medical imaging functions.
Metroplex Adventist Hospital, which is operated as a community service by the Adventist Health System and Scott & White Healthcare, is the primary healthcare provider for West Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.
It serves more than 125,000 patients per year, with more than 300 physicians offering 43 medical specialities and a variety of wellness services.
Image: Carestream’s DRX-Evolution DR room. Photo courtesy of Business Wire/Carestream Health.
