Portable X-Ray unit used during London bombings
A DRagon mobile Digital Radiography system was deployed as part of the mass disaster plan following the July 7 London bombings to help The Association of Forensic Radiographers (AFR) to swiftly identify victims of the terrorist attacks.
A DRagon mobile Digital Radiography system was deployed as part of the mass disaster plan following the July 7 London bombings to help The Association of Forensic Radiographers (AFR) to swiftly identify victims of the terrorist attacks.
The fold-up digital X-ray system incorporates a mobile X-ray unit and a 35x43cm Canon portable direct digital detector plate. The entire system folds into a compact size that can be easily deployed to any location in a small van or estate car. A robust flight case is also available. The DRagon produces an instant digital image in just 3 seconds without the need for traditional X-ray film or chemicals.
The image is viewed on the units flat panel display and then also made available on a medical workstation or a portable tablet PC using wireless networking technology for further forensic examination or archiving.
“The swift and accurate identification of people was very important in this situation to help provide vital information to worried family and friends in the days following the incident,” said Mark Viner, Chair of the Association of Forensic Radiographers.
The portable X-ray system is of particular use for off-site forensic examinations and military field hospitals as it is compact in size and easily transportable. The International Criminal Court and disaster recovery teams for the Asian Tsunami have previously used similar Canon DR technologies. DRagon is available from Xograph Imaging Systems in the UK.