Carestream Health Mobile X-ray Systems Improves Patient Care At Franciscan Health Crawfordsville

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana - Franciscan Health Crawfordsville has three Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray Systems. This advanced technology allows for more patient focused care and improved workflow and productivity for the hospital. 

One of the X-ray units is dedicated to imaging patients at their bedside in the emergency room. The other units support surgery along with a wide range of inpatient needs. The units allow for highly needed flexible and advanced imagery. Franciscan Health Crawfordsville conducts 40 to 70 X-rays a day, and half are performed in the emergency room with the DRX-Revolution. 

"The DRX-Revolution is so fast and easy," said Cheryl Cody, Imaging manager at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. "We're able to go to the emergency room and conduct exams quickly, which is essential because we're busier than ever. This technology helps us get patients in and out, and our turnaround time is fast."

As the industry's first mobile X-ray unit with a collapsible column, the DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray (see video link) delivers high-quality diagnostic images in tight spaces. The system helps limit the spread of infection by providing critical imaging services whenever and wherever needed, especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The system has additional features that help reduce contamination, as well.

The system allows for exceptional image quality and, through its Tube and Line Visualization option, can assist with clearer, easier visualization for accurate line placement by health care providers.

"If we're putting a line in and need to ensure correct placement, we simply push a button that changes the contrast on the image to instantly see if adjustments are needed," Cody explained. 

The digital radiography (DR) has helped the hospital offer cutting-edge technologies to the community it serves. The only hospital in a farming community, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville has a full radiology department that provides a suite of diagnostic imaging services.

For more information about Franciscan Health's advanced technology and patient services, please visit FranciscanHealth.org.