Radiology Department

Regardless of your department's workflow, Centricity CR can be configured to provide efficient workflow through diagnostic radiology. Each radiographic room can be equipped with a SP1001 and ID workstation allowing the technologist to complete and QA radiology exams without leaving the room.

Centricity CR can also be utilized with our efficient MP3510 located in the central processing area providing rapid processing of up to 10 imaging plates at a time. Allowing imaging plates to be ID'd at the patient bedside and processed in the central area. This is often termed as Centralized Workflow.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Depending on examination volumes, either the SP1001 or the MP3510 can provide efficient clinical workflow in the nursing unit.

For light to medium volumes clinical applications the SP1001 allows single-plate processing and QA within the nursing unit.

Moderate to heavy volumes benefit from the speed of the MP3510. The rapid processing capabilities of up to 10 plates at a time provides instant image access even in the busiest nursing unit. Regardless of the workflow volume Centricity CR speeds clinical outcomes by providing rapid clinical information to the practitioner.

Emergency Room

Centricity CR in the Emergency Room facilitates rapid diagnosis, in this the most critical of clinical settings. An SP1001 located in the Trauma Bay allows the technologist to process and QA the examination and remain at the patient's bedside.

The speed of the MP3510 allows multiple trauma bays to efficiently process and QA diagnostic images within the emergency setting.

Outpatient

Centricity CR brings digital quality and clinical excellence into the outpatient setting. SP1001 and MP3510 provide efficient digital diagnostic imaging in any volume outpatient setting. Technologists can utilize the efficient single-plate SP1001 in the light to moderate volume setting while the speed of the MP3510 can exceed the needs of the higher volume outpatient settings.

Main Radiology Dept. (Centralized Workflow)

I have 3 radiology rooms with a central work area and a QC technologist.  I want my technologist to ID and preview images in the rooms.  Each room does 35-40 procedures in 8 hours. Final QC responsibility falls to the QC technologist.   

CONFIGURATION:
Based the scenario above, this radiology department would have 1 ID/preview workstation for each radiology room. In addition, 2 multi-plate readers are recommended because of the high number of procedures and redundancy.  Finally, a QC workstation that will allow the QC technologist to perform all QC functions such as modify MUSICA parameters, configure patient demographics, perform any on-screen image manipulation, as well as have full database management tools. This configuration would provide maximum efficiency & productivity in high-throughput centralized departments.

Main Radiology Dept. (Decentralized Workflow)

I have 3 radiology rooms.  Each technologist will QC their images. I want the technologist to remain in sight of the patient as much as possible. Each room does 35-40 procedures in 8 hours.

CONFIGURATION:
Based the scenario above, this radiology department would have 1 ID/QC workstation for each radiology room.  Each workstation would have full image process, image manipulation, demographic modification and configuration capabilities. There is a space efficient single-plate reader in every room. Providing the technologist with the freedom to render quality patient care and perform all necessary diagnostic steps within the confines of the exam room.

Outpatient Facility/Physician Office

I have 2 radiology rooms and each technologist QC’s and approves their own films.  Each room does 15-20 exams per day.  I want to make sure I have a total redundant system.

CONFIGURATION:
Based the scenario above, this imaging facility would have 1 ID/QC workstation in each exam room working in concert with a single-plate reader positioned between the two rooms. Each ID/QC workstation would have full image process, image manipulation, demographic modification and configuration capabilities. This configuration allows the technologist to conveniently ID and QC images within the exam room while maximizing the usage of the efficient single-plate reader.

Introduce your staff to the digital imaging concept including soft copy, archiving, image distribution, and image display. You will find imaging solutions for all clinical environments that enable you to experience the digital advantage while fully utilizing your existing analog equipment.

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In Room / Remote Workflow

Technologist makes the exposure.

The cassette / plate is inserted in the reader. After the plate has been processed, the imaging plate is erased and is ready for re-use.

The cassette is ID'd - patient/examination information is downloaded onto a chip in the cassette. Patient/examination information can be retrieved from the RIS or the technologist can enter that information manually.

Processing (via MUSIC) of image is completed and the image can be viewed at the ID / QA Station.

After viewing and QA of the image, the image can be printed or sent to PACS.

Centralized WorkFlow

Technologist makes the exposure(s) - there may be many examinations as in AM portables.

dentify the cassette - patient/examination information can be retrieved from the RIS or entered manually - this is done at the patient location which is generally remote from the reader.

Insert cassettes into the reader- reader is generally located in a central or core area that is accessible to multiple staff members -after cassettes have been processed the imaging plates are erased and the cassettes are ready for reuse.

Processing (via MUSIC) of image is completed and the image can be viewed at the ID / QA Station at the centralized area.

After viewing and QA of the image it can be printed or sent to PACS.

Post Procedure Collimation

One of the dominant factors in image quality for Computed Radiography is collimation. Often times in the clinical environment it is difficult to collimate to the area of interest.

Centricity CR provides the user with the ability to collimate post-procedure to the area of anatomical interest and reprocess the image using only the image data from the area of interest. This unique feature reduces the need for retakes and can dramatically improve image quality.

Window/Level "Burn" Feature

Computed radiography offers the advantage of image manipulation post exposure. To maintain the integrity of the image, it is essential that the technologist evaluate the image for data loss after any contrast or brightness adjustment.

The unique 'burn' feature on Centricity CR allows the technologist to monitor the image for data loss while interactively adjusting contrast and brightness. Thereby maintaining full image integrity.

Adjustable Exposure Class

Centricity CR provides the radiologist the flexibility to determine the exposure class of each view of each body part. This allows the clinician to fine tune image detail, noise, and technical exposure factors to their facilities preferences.