St. James Private Clinic introduces new technology to optimise breast screening procedures

 

The newly installed digital mammography system from Siemens features superior image quality for a more precise diagnosis and mood lighting to put patients at ease.

 

St. James Private Clinic Radiology department has installed cutting edge digital mammography technology that may help improve breast cancer detection rates. The first in Ireland, the latest Full-Field Digital Mammography system from Siemens, the MAMMOMAT Inspiration has been developed from the input of healthcare professionals to combine speed, superior image quality and examination comfort.

 

“This “State of the Art” technology combined with specialist mammography staff ensures the highest possible image quality for our patients and improves diagnostic confidence. Dr. Ronan McDermott and I are impressed with the system’s design and its technical and ergonomic advantages that improve efficiency while enhancing patient comfort,” explains Dr. Graham Wilson, Consultant Radiologist and Group Chairman. Breast imaging in the St James’s Private Clinic Radiology Dept. is seamlessly integrated with the Breast Care Multidisciplinary Team in St James’s Hospital.

 

“In an environment like St. James’ Private Clinic where breast examinations are carried out in high volumes and patients may be nervous, it’s crucial that the entire procedure is carried out accurately, quickly and with the minimum of discomfort to the patient,” explains Jane Scannell, Regional Account Manager, Siemens Healthcare.

 

Every work step, from the examination to the data distribution, has been optimised so that more patients can be examined and diagnosed in a shorter time period. New time-saving features include the immediate image display, which at a superior resolution enables detailed diagnoses, while the “one-click-to-image” function sets up the next scheduled patient once an exam is finalised. The result is that the MAMMOMAT Inspiration can confidently examine more than 15 patients per hour.

 

The well being of the patient is central to the Mammomat’s design. New compression technologies, paddle design and mood lighting enhance patient comfort. It is the first mammography system with LED panels that glow in different colours. The result is a soothing calming effect on patients and operating personnel.

 

In addition, the lowest possible radiation dose is ensured by a special X-ray tube with a tungsten anode and new AEC algorithms that individually compute the dose according to the size of the breast and the type of tissue.

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