Many X-ray rooms already have a working analogue system, and the DR Upgrade Solution is made for that situation. It adds a flat-panel detector and an imaging workstation with software, and Browiner says the combination with existing X-ray equipment lets the room keep using what it already has. Reuse keeps the room's layout and routines in place.
The detector fits where the cassette went. Browiner states that the cassette size fits easily into a standard bucky tray, so the radiographer loads the tray as before and the exposure routine stays familiar. Sizes of 10 x 12, 14 x 17, and 17 x 17 inches are available, letting each department choose the size for its usual views.
After the exposure, the change is plain to see. A clinical image preview appears within 2 to 3 seconds, so the operator can confirm positioning while the patient is still in place and repeat a view if it is needed. Quick previews matter most on a busy list, where every repeat view adds time for the patient. Digital image capturing, archiving and transferring bring efficiency to the routine, and Browiner presents the image quality as suited to quick and accurate diagnosis.
The imaging workstation with software completes the set, and a laptop is optional where a portable station suits the room. For a hospital or clinic with an analogue room that still works, the upgrade offers a path to digital images without replacing the surrounding system, keeping disruption to the room small.