SaTH Charity has recently purchased a specialised stretcher designed for patients requiring Fluoroscopy X-rays.
Cardiology staff stood next to the stretcher
The ‘fluoroscopy’ stretcher was purchased for the Cardiology Service and will greatly enhance the experience for our patients.
As the stretcher is designed to be used during an X-ray, it reduces the need to reposition patients during the fluoroscopy imaging. This means patients will receive quicker, more comfortable treatment.
Fluoroscopy stretchers offer advantages over standard stretchers in fluoroscopy procedures, including improved patient comfort and safety, a wider range of positioning options, better image quality, reduced radiation exposure, and increased efficiency.
They are specifically designed for use with C-arm imaging systems, providing necessary clearance and stability. The purchase of the stretcher, which cost £6,098, means patients can now be treated nearer the ward for things like temporary pacemakers and Pericardiocentesis which reduces the need for them to go down to the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Keely Banks, Echocardiography Lead/Clinical Scientist, said: “The purchase of this bed will enhance care in Cardiology, having a positive impact in many areas including enabling out of hours emergency procedures, reducing staffing demands, and increased utilisation of the room.
“It will also benefit staff wellbeing as fewer staff would need to be called into hospital out of hours to assist with these emergency procedures.”