While most cardiologists agree that modernizing their nuclear lab is important, many are unsure of where to begin and what the process should look like. The pressing reality is that many labs still rely on 10- or even 20-year-old cameras for imaging. While the hardware, if properly maintained, is still
The choice between purchasing a nuclear camera or using a mobile service is an important decision for your practice. A broad range of factors shape the decision, and following a “cookie cutter” formula is not recommended. Understanding the unique dynamics at work in your practice can shed light on which
The first thing that comes to mind when opening a nuclear medicine department is the equipment. There are many types of different gamma cameras available on the market today, each with various features, and it can be challenging to sort through the noise to determine what you need. Extraordinary advancements
Let’s say your old SPECT camera is on its last leg, you’ve found a perfect new one for your practice, and you’re ready to purchase the camera. Great – now what? We’re all familiar with how other big-ticket items like cars or homes are sold, but what about a SPECT
Operating a busy nuclear medicine department requires a reliable and heavy-duty set of imaging capabilities. Large, expensive equipment such as PET scanners, Dual Head Whole Body / SPECT and SPECT/CT systems are the backbone of most full-service departments. But what role should a smaller, single-head gamma camera play? Some technologists
Digirad recently spoke with Julius Davis, ARRT(N), CNMT, about his experience with Digirad gamma cameras. Mr. Davis has over five years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Within those five years, Julius has extensively worked with the Digirad Ergo and Digirad Cardius gamma cameras in a mobile inpatient setting
Although performing a SPECT MPI study in the supine position is common, upright cardiac imaging continues to gain in popularity. While the study type and camera technology are similar, the physical position of the patient affects critical aspects of both the study and the image. In this post, we take
At Digirad, we place hundreds of electrodes every day, so we know a thing or two about how to get a good ECG. I’ve heard countless tips on the best ways to improve signal strength and get a better study. Here are the four most common ways we’ve found to
