Time is valuable, especially in a veterinary setting, whether in a clinic or mobile setting. If you have looked into DR X-ray systems you will have heard about the time savings they offer. Ever wondered how long it takes to acquire an x-ray with a DR system? We go through the steps to taking an x-ray with a DR system and the approximate amount of time it takes to acquire an image.
The steps to acquiring an x-ray:
- Enter patient data in software and setup study (1:00 minute)
- Prepare x-ray generator settings and confirm DR is in “ready” state (30 seconds)
- Position patient on the x-ray table, adjust collimator
- Trigger generator exposure
- DR acquires and processes image automatically (5 – 10 seconds)
- DR is immediate ready to be reused
Total time to acquire 1:45 minutes per image
