The proof is in the pudding

Superior Image Quality

Proven Reliability was the first lesson Kane X-ray learned about digital imaging; SUPERIOR IMAGE QUALITY validated by a clinical demonstration was the second. 

At Kane X-ray, any potential digital system we recommend has to show off a host of images in a clinical setting to prove superior image quality.  We like to look at a variety of anatomy of interest and a variety of patients to confirm any system we recommend meets our standards.  We’ll look for digital artifacts – mottle, halo effects, distortion and the like – anything that would impede accurate diagnosis.  What we’ve learned is that not all digital systems are created equal.  Some systems can actually be worse than film-based imaging!

There are some organizations available now that are validating the image quality of digital systems on the market.  This is a great resource and we highly recommend using their pre-purchase consultation services.  At the same time, even when a device has been recommended, or a sales rep has shown examples of image quality on their laptop, or a list of satisfied references has been presented – the proof is still in the pudding. 

Kane makes clinical demonstrations an integral part of our sales process.  We’ve researched what we believe are systems that don’t cut corners on image quality and we’re happy to prove it with a “test drive”.  Nothing else compares with this kind of low-cost research.

 A quick note on “specsmanship”: manufacturers are happy to present a variety of specifications regarding resolution, pixel pitch, lp/mm, etc.  But of course some of the more important ones like DQE don’t make it to the glossy brochures.  Just comparing technological data isn’t enough.  We’ve found it imperative at this level of investment to ask for a clinical demo – Visit a site that has the system installed, talk with the doctors, watch the workflow, and see real images.