Fluorographs

Chest screening (fluorography) is now done on digital X-ray systems: the image appears on screen straight away, with no film or processing. In this section the Finer catalogue has the PROTEC PEDS 600 digital system, and other X-ray machines are in the radiology equipment section.

What is a digital fluorography unit used for?

A digital X-ray system takes chest images for screening check-ups and does standard radiography of other body areas. The image is ready in a few seconds; it can be enlarged, compared with the previous one and sent to a doctor in another room. The facility needs no film, chemicals or processor, and the image archive is kept electronically.

How to choose a digital X-ray system?

The size of the room determines which design will fit: a U-arm takes up less space than a system with a table and a separate stand. Second, which studies you need: the chest only, or also the limbs and spine plus images of patients lying down. Third, paperwork: an X-ray room needs a radiation protection design and a licence for a source of ionising radiation, so the room should be prepared before delivery.

Which system is in the Finer catalogue?

PEDS 600 is a digital U-arm by the German company PROTEC. The projection is changed by rotating the arm around the patient, while the patient stays still. This matters with injuries, when any extra movement is dangerous. The moving assembly is compact, so the unit is easier to fit into a small room or next to an operating table. The system suits studies in orthopaedics, surgery or traumatology.

Where to buy a digital fluorography unit?

Finer Ukraine LLC has supplied X-ray equipment since 2015. We help choose a system for your room and studies and prepare a quote and tender documents. We then organise delivery and installation, commission the system and train the radiographers. We give the system price in the quote. Other X-ray systems, C-arms and portable units are in the Radiology equipment section, and our team can help you choose a model on 0 800 334 585.

FAQ

1. How does a digital fluorograph differ from a film one?

A digital system shows the image on screen straight away, with no film, chemicals or processor. The image is ready in seconds. It can be enlarged or compared with the previous one, stored in an electronic archive and sent to a doctor in another room, and the facility no longer buys processing consumables.

2. How does a digital fluorograph work?

X-rays pass through the patient's body, and a digital detector turns them into an image. On PEDS 600 by PROTEC the tube and the detector are mounted on one arm, a U-arm. The arm rotates around the patient, so the projection changes without moving the person. That matters with injuries.

3. Which examinations can be done on a fluorograph?

Chest images for screening, plus general radiography of the limbs or spine, as well as images of patients lying down if the design allows. The manufacturer names orthopaedics as well as surgery or trauma care among the uses of PEDS 600. The moving unit is compact, so it can stand next to an operating table.

4. What do you need to install an X-ray system?

An X-ray room with radiation protection built to a project, plus a licence for a source of ionising radiation. The room is prepared before delivery. A U-arm takes up less space than a system with a table and a separate stand, so PEDS 600 is easier to fit into a small room.

5. What does the price of a digital fluorograph depend on?

On the design and the range of examinations. A chest-only system and one that also images limbs, the spine or patients lying down have different configurations. Allow separately for preparing a room with radiation protection. We quote PEDS 600 together with installation as well as radiographer training.