Frimley, 2013-Jul-09
The John Radcliffe Hospital, part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, has recently installed a ceiling-mounted Artis zeeTM from Siemens Healthcare. The angiography system is located in the vascular centre and is being used for a range of procedures including vascular, iliac and fibroid embolisation. With a large number of radiographers using the system around the clock, the Artis zee was chosen for its ease of use and dose-saving features.
As a major trauma centre, The John Radcliffe Hospital acts as a hub for patients requiring specialist vascular treatment across the Thames Valley region. With a large flat detector and motorised C-arm, the Artis zee can be flexibly and rapidly positioned around the patient. Equipped with all the latest CARE (Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure) features and CLEAR post processing technology as standard, it supports excellent image quality at the lowest achievable doses.
“The Artis zee met our requirement for a system that would be easy to operate as it is often used at night or on-call. We were also very impressed by the dose-saving features, proving benefits to both patients and staff,” states Dr Suzie Anthony, Consultant Radiologist at The John Radcliffe Hospital. “In addition to expanding services such as paediatrics radiology, we are looking forward to exploring the Artis zee’s functionality in further detail. This includes the syngo iGuide application to perform needle procedures more easily and help alleviate workload from CT.”
“The Artis zee’s reliability and versatility makes it ideally suited to The John Radcliffe Hospital’s vascular centre,” states Paul Vaughan, Regional Sales Manager at Siemens Healthcare. “The system’s ease of use should provide immediate benefits for clinical staff, which will in turn have a positive impact on patient treatment around the clock.”
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