Portland District Health Annual Report 2007 - South West Alliance of ...

MEDICAL IMAGING
In 2007 the Medical Imaging department
welcomed graduate Jo Robertson who
will work within the department until
2008. The Medical Imaging team also
welcomed Trevor Walmsley and Louis
Adriaanse, both Radiographers working
with the existing team in part-time positions.
The department has purchased a new
suite of general/casualty radiography
equipment which is expected to be
installed late in 2007. This equipment
includes a high-low x-ray table to
facilitate easier patient transfer, automatic
exposure and a high powered generator.
A computed radiography system will
also be introduced and this will enhance
the new radiography equipment, with
images being digitally transmitted to
the Radiologist for reporting, together
with digital image storage. The addition
of a CD burner will mean that in most
instances, patients will be given a CD of
their images, rather than films. Radiology
reports are now issued electronically in
the majority of cases.
The department has purchased a new
suite of general/casualty radiography
equipment which is expected to be
installed late in 2007.
PERFORMANCE
During the year 13,000 patients attended, and 14,200 examinations were
conducted by the Medical Imaging team.
BreastScreen targets were met once again, with 825 women undergoing
screening mammography within the catchment area.
OUTLOOK
With the introduction of computed radiography and digital image storage, the
department will have taken the first steps towards a filmless system.
A computed radiography
system will also be introduced
and this will enhance the new
radiography equipment.
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