For years, medical professionals have been using conventional X-ray film viewers to examine radio logical images. However, the technology that these standard diagnostic devices utilize has certainly evolved over time. Making the transition to an LED X-ray view box provides a variety of beneficial enhancements to clarity, speed and diagnostic confidence. Take a look below why this is a wise purchase for health facilities today:
Superior Image Clarity for Accurate Diagnoses
X-ray viewers were developed with the sole aim of allowing clear diagnostic interpretation of X-ray images. Conventional fluorescent viewing devices do not provide even light distribution, and may lead to inaccurate interpretations of the X-rays. LED light is the brightest and most evenly distributed light source available. This means even less pronounced anatomical features, and any abnormalities or signs of potential problems, are visible on the film.
LEDs do not emit a yellowish, inconsistent light like that from fluorescent tubes, but pure white light. This means that different tissue densities and abnormalities are easily distinguishable, unlike the contrast differences possible with fluorescent tubes. The consistent brightness on the screen means there are no dark or bright spots, causing glare or distraction and aiding the radiologist in making clear and confident interpretation.
Reduced Eye Fatigue and Enhanced Workflow
Focus is what’s needed for an accurate diagnosis, but a huge factor in the focus required to achieve accuracy in healthcare is in avoiding eye fatigue. Those traditional fluoresceent viewing tubes have long flicker that is proven to increase eye strain. In contrast, because LED lighting technology is essentially flicker-free and constant, it reduces this visually draining effect for a much more comfortable working environment.
This effect can be particularly advantageous to a clinician tasked with viewing images day-in, day-out – as a greater level of sustained focus and diagnostic accuracy can be maintained when your view is as comfortable as it needs to be.
An advantage for the healthcare professional in that they know what they are looking for by the lights is that they don’t have a changing brightness level. In addition to visual ease, more contemporary LED viewing boxes include some well-considered design considerations to improve workplace efficiencies and workflow, particularly with regard to energy-saving. Auto on/auto off systems detect the presence or removal of film and activate the screen or power off automatically, extending useful life of the viewer itself.
Cost Savings Through Energy Efficiency and Longevity
Though an LED view box will cost more upfront than an old fluorescent one, there are significant long-term savings when it comes to running costs. LED technology consumes considerably less power than their fluorescent counterparts, which will directly contribute to saving money on your energy bills throughout the machine's life.
The overall lifespan of LED lights is an enormous cost saving. A good, top-quality LED medical view box will still be performing effectively after many years of reliable use. This means that you may have to buy replacement bulbs in far fewer occasions and these will likely be far cheaper than they would be with the old fluorescent bulbs. The decrease in replacements and servicing will give it the lowest overall cost of ownership of any view box on the market, no matter the size of the facility.
The decrease in required parts not only save money but is also an effort towards environmentally friendly use of equipment as you're disposing of far fewer used bulbs over time.
Versatility and Modern Design
Modern LED view boxes can be customized to suit the needs of any radiology department. Units come in a variety of sizes to accommodate any space or work volume, allowing every clinic to find a model that fits their needs, from a single doctor practice to a radiology department at a large hospital.
Their light weight and slim profile LED view boxes save precious space in the exam room. A lot of the view boxes come with advanced film holding to easily insert and remove film during patient scans; making the radiology workflow as efficient as possible. Their sleek design offers a modern look in the exam room as well.
Other LED view box models feature an adjustable brightness control so the operator can adjust to the proper brightness depending on the density of the film being displayed, allowing for optimal display of all film types.
It's easy to see that the LED technology used to examine X-ray films provides a tangible benefit to the medical provider. The ability to clearly and precisely examine the film allows for faster and more accurate diagnostics, the time savings are invaluable to all providers. A LED view box can save the practice substantial amounts of money in energy costs as well, because the units are so efficient and don't need to be replaced often due to harsh lighting or high temperatures. The long-term benefits are clear and can be summed up as, "Clearer Diagnostics and a Comfortable Workflow."
The Nanchang Micare Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise which is committed to designing medical lighting and medical imaging equipment. With high quality and innovative technologies, Micare has built a professional solution for modern diagnostic centers. For more information on how to upgrade your radiology workplace, contact the Micare team.