Pa. hospital installs Toshiba wireless DR

Lansdale Hospital, which is owned and operated by Abington Health in Lansdale, Pa., has installed Toshiba America Medical System’s T.RAD Plus x-ray system with wireless detector.

The new 14 x 17-inch wireless DR panel on the T.RAD Plus was designed to improve mobility, Tustin, Calif.-based Toshiba said. The wireless detector features a 650-pound capacity table and rotating bucky tray.
Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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