Florida hospital taps Toshiba for ED digital x-ray system

Health Central, a 171-bed acute care hospital in Ocoee, Fla., has installed Toshiba America Medical Systems’ Radrex-i DR x-ray system in its emergency department.

Radrex-i’s RexView LCD screen allows technologists to instantly view images at the system, which can reduce re-scans, according to Tustin, Calif.-based Toshiba. The system also features auto-tracking, auto-collimation, auto-program and auto-center stop.

Health Central also utilizes Toshiba’s Aquilion 64 CT system and two Aplio MX ultrasound systems.

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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