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Latin American Rural Hospital – Reliable Beam Control for Fluoroscopy
A rural Colombian hospital improved its fluoroscopy safety with the NK102 collimator, protecting staff and patients with precise beam control.
A rural hospital in Colombia’s Andean region relied on a shared fluoroscopy X-ray machine for orthopedic and emergency procedures. The unit’s original collimator was failing, leading to unregulated radiation spread and inconsistent light field alignment. With limited access to specialized repair services, the hospital needed a rugged, easy-to-maintain solution.
They selected the NK102 collimator for its simple design and compatibility with their existing system.
How the NK102 Solved Their Challenges
- The manual drive system required no complex electronics, making it easy for the hospital’s biomedical team to service on-site.
- The 1mm Al filtration at 75kV helped reduce low-energy scatter, improving image clarity for orthopedic procedures like fracture reductions.
- The light field with >3:1 luminance ratio stayed bright even during long procedures, helping technicians keep the beam aligned correctly.
- The compact design fit the hospital’s fluoroscopy unit perfectly, with the 60mm focus-mounting surface matching their existing setup.
Impact on Patient & Staff Safety
After installation, the hospital’s radiology team noticed immediate benefits:
- Radiation scatter in the exam room dropped noticeably, reducing staff exposure during long procedures.
- The clear light field alignment cut down on retakes caused by mispositioned beams, saving both time and dose.
- The unit’s reliability meant fewer unexpected downtime events, critical for a facility that serves a large, geographically dispersed population.
For this rural hospital, the NK102 collimator was more than an accessory – it was a simple, durable upgrade that made their daily fluoroscopy work safer and more consistent for everyone involved.
Author:X Ray Collimator
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