Nuclear gamma technology has changed dramatically over the last decade, and innovations that once sounded impossible are now in active use across the country. One such technology is portable nuclear gamma imaging. Unlike the heavy, large, and unreliable portable cameras of the past, new imagers are highly mobile and are
Most hospitals utilize portable x-ray and portable ultrasound daily. The ability to provide point-of-care x-ray and ultrasound imaging is an invaluable way to reduce costs, help patients, and increase the overall quality of care. Advancements in technology have made delivering portable nuclear imaging as easy as ultrasound or X-Ray. Which
Transporting patients for any reason, especially the critically ill, is a risky prospect. Yet there are a number of reasons why a hospital may need to move a patient. Imaging is just one of those, with patients being moved to different parts of the hospital or even off premises where
St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario is a teaching and research hospital renowned for providing exceptional patient care. The hospital’s Digirad Ergo Imaging System recently gained attention for its use in multi-gated acquisition scans (MUGA) combined with First Pass scans to assess both right and left ventricular function. An Ideal
