Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

Maybe it’s time for a new MRI for your department, imaging center or practice. Or you think it might be a good idea to look into buying a pre-owned MRI.  Well, before you start saying things like “1.5T” or “high field open” or even “how much,” there are five important things to consider and they all lead to one single fact:  if you don’t have referral patterns that support this kind of pricey purchase, you may as well head to Las Vegas and blow that money at the casino. 

How you answer these five important questions can save you time, money and even more money. 

Watch Stuart Egles demonstrate the differences between a C-Arm's image intensifier size.  He explains the benefits of the 9" and 12" image intensifier.

Watch our introductory video about SafeCT, an iterative image reconstruction add-on product that enhances low-dose protocols on your CT scanner. 

If you do not have a C-Arm yet, but are planning on purchasing one soon, you should consider where the C-Arm procedures will be best performed.  What size room do you need to house the C-Arm and table?

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Searching online for OEC C-Arm prices? You found them!  Search no more; we have specs and prices in our cool infographic.  As a leader in refurbished and used C-Arms we want to help you with C-arm questions and identify the best solution at the appropriate price.

When a hospital or imaging center has small lapses of operation due to down time it is inexcusable.   Your CT scanner has many moving components that are electrical, and the heat in the gantry can build up rather quickly. Cooling is a major requirement when it comes to modern multi slice CT systems that are designed to accommodate up to 100kW of tube power and very high patient load. Hence you need to keep the system and room chilled to prevent over-heating.

It is well known that CT procedures provide valuable and irreplaceable diagnostic information for patients.  CT volumes are on the rise— with more than 62 million scans performed each year.  However, with this increase in utilization, there is a growing concern about the cumulative radiation dose to the general population. 

People everywhere are coming around to the benefits of pre-owned medical equipment, but this is particularly true in the developing nations of the world.  If the average annual income is US $8,000 (India) or US $12,200 (Romania), it might be hard for a nation to fund new state-of-the-art technology in all of its hospitals and clinics.  Even when substantial public or private investment is available, the choice for every parcel of money can be between one new system vs. two, three or four used systems.  This is true even for purchasers in developed nations, and is now a crucial option worldwide. 

Did you see the power of SafeCT technology for yourself?  You know, SafeCT is the add-on system for all CT scanners (4-slice and up) that boosts your diagnostic image quality for any exposure parameters.  Clients brought in a low-dose study, and we processed it with SafeCT.  They were able to see the amazing results right on the spot!  SafeCT processes low-dose, noisy CT images into high-quality images quickly and easily.

It was another great RSNA show in Chicago over Thanksgiving and chances are, you’ve still got visions of new MRI equipment dancing in your head.  But is now the best time to buy?  And is that new MRI really what you need in order to be more successful at your clinic or facility?