Agfa HealthCare's full room DR suite and mobile DR chosen for their improved image quality and potential to reduce the radiation dose exposure to pediatric patients by up to 60%*

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Children's National Health System evaluated several DR products and chose two Agfa HealthCare automated full room DR systems and six mobile DR systems
Dose reduction potential was a key factor in decision to install Agfa DR technologies to ensure young patients receive a lower possible dose when undergoing X-rays, without compromising image quality

Agfa HealthCare announced today that Children's National Health System has installed six DX-D 100 mobile DR systems and two DX-D 600 full room direct radiography (DR) suites to transition two X-ray rooms from computed radiography (CR) to DR. The installation followed a thorough review of several DR technologies in which Agfa HealthCare's DX-D 600 system was determined as well suited for the hospital's pediatric patients given its potential to reduce patient radiation exposure as much as 60%. Additionally, the DX-D 600 was chosen for its ability to accurately and automatically perform full-length spine imaging, which pediatric patients often require for scoliosis evaluations. The DX-D 100s were selected to provide a more efficient means to image patients. The units are extremely easy to operate, maneuver well in tight spaces, and deliver a high quality image.

Children's National is the premier pediatric care provider and only health system designed for children in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Serving the nation's children for more than 140 years, Children's National is a proven leader in the development and application of innovative new treatments for childhood illness and injury. The health system's internationally recognized team of pediatric healthcare professionals treats more than 300,000 patients each year who come from throughout the region, nation and world.

Dose reduction potential key factor in decision
"Imaging with Agfa's DX-D 600 system has elevated our image quality and consistency. We have been able to improve our pace of service and enhance patient satisfaction. It is of the upmost importance to us that children requiring
X-rays are exposed to radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable, while also providing images of excellent quality," commented Sanya Tyler, Radiology Services Manager, Children's National Health System. "Agfa HealthCare's

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