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New equipment strengthens radiology service at Birmingham Children's Hospital

Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of the leading paediatric teaching centres in the country, has installed an interventional imaging system and combined fluoroscopy and radiography unit from Siemens Healthcare to strengthen its imaging services for young patients.The Artis zeeT Multipurpose interventional system will be used for angiograms, venous and barium studies.  It is a flexible system featuring ergonomically designed controls to enable users to operate it smoothly and easily.  This streamlines workflow and keeps primary focus on the patient.
Luminos dRFT is a two-in-one solution for fluoroscopy and radiography and was selected by the hospital for its versatility.  It is also being used as a screening facility, performing barium studies when the Artis zee MP is in use.  With a minimum table height of 48cm, superior image quality and low dose it is highly suited for paediatric imaging.

"The Artis zee MP and Luminos dRF installations mark the continuation of a good relationship with Siemens," said Steve Burris, Advanced Paediatric Radiographer at Birmingham Children's Hospital.  "We now have an advanced interventional service and can offer procedures previously unavailable to patients.  It is also great to be working with faster exposures and excellent quality images."

"We are delighted that the new systems are being used successfully at Birmingham Children's Hospital," said Mark Hall, Regional Sales Manager at Siemens Healthcare.  "The versatility of the systems will ensure consistency of service to deliver the best possible experience for the young patients and their carers."

Source: Siemens Healthcare