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CT units are the premier imaging tool for all imaging departments throughout the world. They are used in diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures. Therefore CT Scanner calibration is fundamental to ensure high imaging quality. According to iDATA Research, there are over 75 million CT scans … Read more
The three things that can go wrong with General X-ray collimator heads When working with X-ray tubes and images very little thought is given to the collimator head which is a significant part to the X-ray unit. Collimators contain a series of mirrors, lights and … Read more
Both full-size C-arms and mini C-arms are integral to any imaging department’s arsenal. What are their differences and what are they used for? Full-size C-Arms Full-size C-arms are more powerful and have more room to accommodate different parts of the body. There are many brands … Read more
Learn how to identify the 5 most common C-arm problems and what to do about them. The good news is that most of the problems can be fixed by following a few simple steps listed below. Otherwise, the hospital biomed team or qualified service engineer … Read more
General rad rooms have just gotten smarter with Quantum’s wide selection of smart rad room digital systems. All Quantum Rad rooms are compatible with both DR and CR systems which makes upgrades on current rad rooms easy and affordable. Quantums “Drive” upgrade offers a 17 … Read more
Plugging in the C-arm every day will extend the battery life of your C-arm and keep it operating to it’s peak capacity. C-arms are expensive, massive pieces of equipment that require a lot of power to run. They are used in surgery, gastrointestinal labs, and … Read more
Image acquisition on a mobile C-arm for fluoroscopy procedures is either done via an image intensifier (ii) or a flat plate detector. Early models of stationary flouro units were either mounted to the floor or the ceiling and couldn’t achieve extreme angles. They were used … Read more
Tesla is a SI (International System) unit of measurement for magnetic field strength and was named after the Serbian born scientist Nikola Tesla. One Tesla is equal to 10,000 gauss. The earth’s magnetic field is about 0.5 Super conducting MRI scanners use Tesla to measure … Read more
Let’s dispel a common misconception about the zero boil off MRI Scanner. The refills of liquid helium are still required but not as much as the earlier models. The current cooling technology has improved on MRI units since the 1980’s and 1990’s which prevents significant … Read more
Here at Amber Diagnostics, we want to extend a holiday wish to you and your family This has been quite the year and we want to thank you for your business. Without loyal customers like you, we wouldn’t be the successful medical imaging equipment provider … Read more
This article will cover the differences between the two most popular units in the world today, GE OEC 9800 vs. Philips Pulsera. Both C-Arms can produce quality images with virtually the same tech specs and features. The Two Major Differences of Both Units The Pulsera … Read more
Analog portable machines are outdated and need to be replaced with digital equipment to remain competitive and compatible with other health care networks. Doctors and patients are expecting images and results to be easily accessible and electronically sent to other facilities for review. A digital … Read more
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