Battery-Operated X-Ray Device
Radiology devices are produced in three models: fixed, portable, and mobile. The fixed model is used in clinics, hospitals, and private practices.
The portable radiology device, also known as medical imaging, utilizes radiative energy for diagnosing and treating diseases. Through radiology, veterinarians can clearly visualize and understand what is happening inside the animal’s body.
The portable model, often used for large animals or in zoos, operates on batteries and is easily transportable. Portable radiology devices measure and detect gamma and X-rays in various environments and come with diverse features. The mobile model operates on electricity, can be moved easily within different hospital departments, and is suitable for animals under 100 kilograms. Portable radiology is used when transporting the animal to the radiology room is not feasible. Portable devices come in battery-operated and non-battery-operated versions and can be used in various locations such as examination rooms, recovery rooms, intensive care units, small clinics, remote hospitals, field hospitals, or even within hospital grounds.
Some portable imaging devices are compact enough for a single person to carry, making them suitable for use in ambulances, accident sites, and similar situations. When performing portable radiography, it is important to consider the distance between the device tube and the imaging plate or cassette placed behind the animal. In mobile radiography, the standard distance between the tube and the image receptor is 100 cm (40 inches).
The emergency department of veterinary clinics or hospitals is a common place for using portable radiology devices. These devices are crucial for early diagnosis of diseases to expedite the treatment process. This is especially important in emergencies such as accidents, falls, gunshot wounds, explosions, and similar situations, where the golden hour (the first hour after the incident) is critical for treatment and recovery. Therefore, radiography in trauma situations must be performed quickly and accurately.
The amount of radiation exposure for both the animal and the medical staff is lower with portable radiology, reducing the risk for both parties. Additionally, the shield in the front of the device prevents the scattering of radiation. Portable radiology devices can help reduce the costs associated with transporting animals, as they minimize the need for ambulances and other transport means. Devices from Negin Homay Rahmat Iranian Company, along with X-ray protection equipment, not only reduce ambulance and transport usage but also help decrease overall hospital costs by preventing time loss in moving animals. Some mobile radiology units are designed to fit into vehicles, allowing small hospitals or rural healthcare centers to save costs by using mobile radiography.
