Dear list
The only problem remember when we discussed this was the distance of the head of the patient (and neck) from the gantry and difficulties in having to pull the trolley out from the cubicle a bit because the gantry arm was too short from where the it could be supported and not interfere with the curtain rail..... very dull I know but an intensely practical consideration that arose at the last minute
R
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From: Accident and Emergency Academic List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jason Carty
Sent: 16 June 2011 10:06
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Subject: Gantry vs Mobile
Dear all,
Currently we are in the process of putting together a procurement list for a new ED. The originals plans/provisions were for an x-ray gantry in resus but our radiography service manager would rather have a digital mobile machine. The radiology argument is that a mobile machine would be easier to use and offer a greater scope of x-rays that could be done as portables. I'm not a radiographer so I find it hard to find a reason to prefer the gantry option beyond the aesthetic appearance of the machine.
Has anybody else on the list had this debate about gantry v portable?
Regards
Jason Carty
EM Consultant,
Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, Co.Kerry
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