Medical X-Ray and Imaging

Secure medical imaging devices for your business
By Darcy Chadwick Whether you work for a hospital, clinic, orthopedic office or even a veterinary office, you need medical imaging equipment. But each office needs different equipment and sizes of equipment. Where larger MRI machines benefit hospitals, smaller MRI machines help veterinary hospitals.
 

Along with figuring out the ideal medical imaging devices for your organization, factor in the cost. The bottom line whenever purchasing expensive items for any company is to find the best equipment for the lowest possible price. When considering what medical X-ray and imaging equipment to purchase, consider the following:

1. Determine what type of medical X-ray imaging equipment your facility desires.

2. Broaden your repertoire, and look into portable diagnostic medical imaging machinery.

3. Purchase used equipment, such as an MRI machine or CT scanner, from a reputable business.

Find the ideal medical imaging devices at the lowest possible cost

If your company is on the cusp of the latest pieces of technology, a digital medical X-ray machine might be what you need. Digital machinery isn't just for people; veterinarians use this type of equipment as well. But maybe you'd rather stick with the old-school equipment, and you want your medical X-ray systems with the darkroom and lead apron approach. That can work as well. Determine what type of system your company demands, and locate those with the most affordable price.
Try: LabX is a business-to-business marketplace where companies can purchase medical X-ray and imaging equipment, depending upon their needs. Choose from the list provided by A&J Medical International of its digital X-ray equipment. You can choose from systems for medical, chiropractic, veterinarian or podiatric offices.

Locate portable medical imaging equipment

Think outside the box, and look into portable medical equipment. Whether it's a mobile unit to provide mammograms or a unit you can move from room-to-room within your facility, there's a company available to meet these needs.
Try: Medical Coaches provides mobile MRI trailers that are equipped with remote diagnostic capabilities. If you're looking for portable equipment that's smaller in size, check out Pacific Northwest X-Ray, where you can search between medical or dental X-ray systems. Designed for nursing homes, military field clinics or private homes, MinXray offers lightweight portable X-ray equipment.

Purchase used medical imaging equipment to save on costs

Cut costs, and instead of buying a brand-new piece of medical X-ray imaging equipment, purchase it refurbished. Many companies offer a warranty when you buy used medical equipment, eliminating any worries you may have about the equipment failing.
Try: Barrington Medical Imaging sells refurbished and new MRI equipment, segmented by open- or high-field systems. Amber Diagnostics, a certified supplier of remanufactured radiology equipment, has a list on its site of used CT scan equipment. Blue Sky Exchange acts as a broker, and is a place you can post information regarding used equipment you currently own or find a pre-owned piece for your business.

• Don't forget to think about accessories for your medical images, X-ray systems and other scanning equipment. You need to have accurate lighting, lead aprons and film, depending upon the type of system you choose to use.