Arnold Palmer Hospital installs Siemens dual fluoro/radiography system

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Fla., has installed Siemens’ Luminos Agile fluoroscopy and radiography system.

Luminos Agile is a patient-side controlled system with a height-adjustable table, flat-panel detector and dual-use capability for fluoroscopy and radiography, according to Malvern, Pa.-based Siemens.

Synchronized fluoroscopy and radiography capability is available on the Agile by incorporating the Siemens Ysio digital radiography option.
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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