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August 2003 First-class News!
BRIDLINGTON X-RAY DEPARTMENT GETS HUGE REFURBISHMENT!
Hospital patients will soon benefit from a £600,000 investment in
diagnostic X-ray equipment.
The X-ray equipment installed when the Hospital opened 17 years ago is
to be replaced as part of the ongoing capital replacement plan.
NEW DENTAL ROOM
In March 2003 an additional X-ray room was created and state of the art
Dental Equipment was installed. This reduced the waiting times for those
patients requiring Dental X-rays.
NEW GENERAL ROOM
In July 2003 a second new X-ray room was installed. This room was to be
used for general X-rays such as Chest, Spines and Limbs.
Judith Golding; Superintendent Radiographer said, "The machine is
much smaller than the previous one and much easier for us to move around,
because of the advances in technology".
The main benefits are for the patient. The camera can move round the patient,
and the X-ray table can be lowered so that patients who have difficulty
moving around can get onto it easily. The room is used for the majority
of our patients and covers referrals from the Minor Injuries Unit, Outpatients,
General Practitioners and the Wards.
The staff received specialist training to use this new equipment and have
been overjoyed by its ease to use.
BRIDLINGTON GOES DIGITAL
The third phase of the project will start on the 11th August 2003 and
last for about 8 weeks.
This new room will include Digital Fluoroscopy X-ray Equipment. This is
different from the other machines as instead of taking a static image
it will take a video image that can be seen on a Television Screen.
This room will be used for specialised procedures such as Barium Meals
and Barium Swallows. The staff have worked hard to keep disruptions to
a minimum during the massive refurbishment. Alternative arrangements have
been made to minimise the effect on the services provided. The staff would
like to thank Patients, Carers and Services users for their ongoing support
and patience.
Issued by the X-ray Department: Bridlington & District Hospital
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