exible. You can position the camera in many different ways so that you can move the Ergo instead of the patient. This way, you have much more flexibility when it comes to capturing the images you need.
In some cases, parents and loved ones may even be able to hold their child while the imaging happens.
3. The Ergo Camera Minimizes Time Spent Under Anesthesia
Perhaps one of the most valuable things about point-of-care pediatric imaging is that it helps children spend less time under anesthesia.
The Ergo can be used in the operating room and allows for visual confirmation of results in real time so that you can ensure the surgery was a success the first time.
The ability to image in the operating room removes the need to transport the patient, while under anesthesia, to the radiology department.
4. Custom Graphics Make Imaging Fun
Digirad created a pediatric version of the Ergo camera with wrapped graphics that feature our favorite character, Gina the Giraffe. The truth is that fun graphics featuring characters and animals can help children to stay calm and even distract them during the imaging process.
Children can ask Gina questions and look to her to help them to stay still and relaxed. It’s one little way to make an intimidating experience fun for children!
5. Children Can Stay With Family Members
Many children experience separation anxiety from their parents and other family members over the course of a normal day. When they think they’re going to be left at a hospital and have to undergo procedures on their own they may feel upset or even scared.
Because the Ergo nuclear medicine camera is portable and can be brought directly to the child’s room, parents can stay with the child throughout the process (depending on the specific scan).
Anything that you can do to keep the child feeling safe and secure will make the scan much easier on everyone.
Making the Move to Point-of-Care
As a medical professional, you’re committed to making all of your patients feel safe and well cared for, but it’s especially important when working with pediatric patients.
We hope this post has helped you to understand how point-of-care imaging can improve the patient experience for both children and adults (after all, everyone can benefit from its portability.)
For patients that need nuclear imaging, Digirad’s Ergo camera can give you the best possible outcomes while also keeping your patients comfortable and relaxed.