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Dear all I have worked in several resus' now with a mixture of mobile and gantry... I have to say I prefer the modern mobile machines.... They do seem to be more flexible and the modern digital machines show you an instant version on the visual display so no need for the radiographer to go back to a central area to load the image onto PACS... the ultimate PACS image is better, but you get instant decisions with these digital portable machines... eg is there blood in the chest, is it COPD or failure (or both) etc Hope that helps Simon Bell Poole Hospital NHS Trust -----Original Message----- From: Accident and Emergency Academic List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jason Carty Sent: 16 June 2011 10:06 To: [log in to unmask] 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 DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual, individuals or entity to whom they are addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust unless otherwise explicitly stated. This email may contain confidential and/or privileged materials. In the case of confidential and/or privileged materials, any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of these materials by individuals or entities other than the intended recipient may be the subject of legal action. If you receive an email in error from Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer.