A new film cassette for medical imaging can reduce patient radiation exposure, while its lighter weight means reduced technologist fatigue. Eastman Kodak has reengineered its X-Omat cassette with panels of a patented composite material that allows
A new film cassette for medical imaging can reduce patient radiation exposure, while its lighter weight means reduced technologist fatigue.
Eastman Kodak has reengineered its X-Omat cassette with panels of a patented composite material that allows for significant weight reduction as well as a decrease in x-ray absorption.
The 35 x 43-cm cassette has been reduced from 5.5 pounds to 4.1 pounds. The decrease in x-ray absorption is achieved with a low-absorption front panel that reduces patients exposure to x-rays by 5% to 20%, according to Kodak, depending on the type of exam being performed.
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