Philips releases DR detector-sharing functionality on some systems

Evan Godt | | Health Imaging | Diagnostic Imaging
Philips Healthcare has made wireless portable detector sharing functionality available on its static and mobile DR and DR/fluoroscopy equipment, allowing hospitals to use one detector on multiple DR modalities.

The feature is designed to improve flexibility, according to Philips. If a mobile x-ray unit is only used in the morning, for example, the detector can be used on a stationary x-ray system during the rest of the day. Wireless portable detector sharing functionality also allows for the use of another portable detector as a back-up, preserving uptime.

Philips wireless portable detector sharing is available for DigitalDiagnost DR rooms, EasyDiagnost Eleva DR/fluoroscopy rooms and MobileDiagnost wDR units.

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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