Applications
Medical
In many healthcare facilities, the availability of radiology rooms is limited, resulting in prolonged wait times for patients seeking diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays for bone fracture evaluation. Despite the necessity for accurate diagnoses, patients must wait until a radiology room becomes available. To mitigate this issue, portable X-ray devices cleared by the FDA offer a solution, facilitating prompt diagnoses and improving the patient experience. Some hospitals utilize large, wheeled cart-mounted X-ray machines, however, these can be cumbersome and difficult to maneuver. Orthopedic physicians often seek compact, portable X-ray devices for quick evaluation of extremities with minimal radiation exposure. The iRayA6 is a lightweight, seven-pound X-ray machine with a kV range of 50 to 80 and an mA of five, providing clear images of extremities and chest. This device can be particularly beneficial for smaller hospitals or clinics with limited space for radiology rooms, enabling efficient diagnostic imaging and reducing patient traffic.
Nursing Homes
As global life expectancy increases, the aging population presents a growing challenge for healthcare systems. Policymakers and researchers are exploring innovative solutions to provide medical services to the elderly, especially those residing in nursing homes. These individuals may have difficulty accessing healthcare facilities, making in-home medical and dental check-ups increasingly necessary. However, transporting large X-ray machines to these locations can be challenging for nursing home personnel. The iRayA6 addresses this issue with its wireless image transfer capabilities and 16 gigabyte internal memory, allowing images to be stored and transferred, even in areas without Wi-Fi access. The iRayA6 also includes an Access Point module, which enables the device to connect to nearby laptops, and the acquired images can be sent to physicians for immediate consultation via mobile phone or broadband. This solution offers a convenient and efficient option for providing medical services to the elderly in nursing homes.
Dental
The past decade has seen significant advancements in dental technology, including the introduction of dental implants and digital intraoral sensors. To ensure proper treatment and monitoring of progress, dental practitioners seek more frequent access to X-rays. Traditional wall-mounted X-rays are often inconvenient and potentially dangerous for both the practitioner and the patient due to radiation exposure. To address these challenges, portable dental X-rays have emerged as a solution, offering convenience, immediate image acquisition, and improved safety for the practitioner. The Dexcowin iRayD3 and iRayD4 portable X-rays, introduced more than a decade ago after extensive R&D, prioritize user safety and offer user-friendly features. The portability of the iRayD3 makes it especially useful for pediatric dentistry, allowing practitioners to remain with the patient during X-ray acquisition and minimize discomfort. The continued popularity and growth of Dexcowin iRayD3 and D4 can be attributed to their commitment to safety and user experience.
Veterinary
Inspecting large animals, such as horses or cattle, can pose significant challenges for veterinarians, particularly when it comes to transporting the animal to an inspection facility. The mobility of equine, zoo, or farm veterinarians is crucial for conducting accurate diagnoses and evaluations in the field. To meet these needs, a system is required that can be used on site, offering immediate and accurate diagnosis. This is especially important in the case of injured race horses, where prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment can greatly impact recovery. The iRayA6’s live capture image feature enables veterinarians to make instant and accurate diagnoses on site, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming transportation. Similarly, for zoo animals such as tigers and lions, the iRay series offers a solution that brings the X-ray to the patient, rather than moving the patient to the X-ray. The iRayD4, equipped with an X-ray and display screen, as well as an intraoral sensor, is ideal for instant dental treatment. In pet clinics, traditional large X-rays can expose operators to high levels of radiation, making the iRayD3 or D4 a safer and more convenient option for oral X-ray treatment for both humans and animals, providing clear, live images with minimal radiation exposure.
Security/NDT
Terrorist acts, characterized by their indiscriminate targeting of civilians and their capacity for causing mass casualties, pose a constant threat in various parts of the world. The use of firearms and explosives by terrorists, often in densely populated areas such as airports, sporting events, and public transportation, amplifies the scale of destruction and terror. The occurrence of suicide bombings and shootings, in particular, exacerbates the magnitude of loss of life. Terrorism aims to deliver a message to a wider audience by indiscriminately taking the lives of innocent individuals. Unlike previous forms of terrorism, which were primarily aimed at political targets such as embassies and military installations, current terrorist acts are often carried out by small groups or individual followers affiliated with various organizations. This makes it difficult for law enforcement and military personnel to proactively prevent such attacks. In such scenarios, the need arises for portable, lightweight X-ray detection devices that can be easily transported and deployed in the field. At high-risk areas such as airports, or in situations where security personnel encounter a suspicious package, the ability to inspect the contents without physically opening it is of utmost importance. The security industry, encompassing VIP protection, facility security, and government inspection services, also requires non-invasive inspection capabilities to detect not only explosive materials but also hidden bugs and other covert devices. Government facilities and military bases, in particular, remain vulnerable to terror attacks due to their high impact, necessitating the need for effective security measures. To address these challenges, the iRayA6, an all-in-one X-ray and detector device, has been designed for mobility, ease of use, and speed of deployment. The iRayA6 is lightweight, with fast installation and battery power, making it suitable for use in challenging military environments. It has undergone extensive testing to ensure that it provides reliable and relevant information to its users.
Emergency
In emergency situations, prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial to saving lives and facilitating better recovery. Swift action is necessary to mitigate secondary damage and maintain the patient’s condition to prevent further injury or deterioration. Emergency care systems, such as 911, ambulance services, rescue teams in disaster areas, sports teams’ medical personnel, and animal rescue shelters, play a vital role in providing urgent care. Additionally, all hospitals have emergency departments equipped to handle emergencies. During a car accident, victims may suffer serious injuries to the shoulder, legs, cervical spine, rib, skull, and internal organs. In most cases, rescue personnel treat patients based on their general knowledge without a specific diagnosis. Similarly, in professional sports, players may be easily injured during strenuous play, and team doctors often diagnose symptoms through observation and touch. Rescue teams may not be comprised of professional doctors, making it all the more important for the injured to receive professional medical consultation before being transported to the hospital.
With the iRay A6, live instant X-ray images can be obtained on-site, allowing for remote professional consultation and an accurate diagnosis. The device’s battery-powered, flat panel detector compatibility allows for live image capture in outdoor and non-power situations, making it possible to render X-ray images anywhere, at any time.
Military
During military operations, significant numbers of casualties occur, both in active combat and during peacekeeping missions. As military personnel, including soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines, engage in daily exercises and deployments around the world, they are exposed to potential harm. In order to provide prompt and effective first aid in the field, accurate and quick diagnoses are crucial. This is particularly true for injuries such as bullet wounds and bone fractures. The iRayA6 X-ray device allows medics in military vehicles to make precise diagnoses, reducing the risk of further injury. The portable and compact design of the iRayA6 is suitable for use on ships and other confined spaces, and produces clear images with minimal radiation exposure. As governments prioritize the well-being of their military personnel, they are increasing budgets for medical and dental care, making devices like the iRayA6 and iRayD3/iRayD4 essential components of emergency medical equipment.
Forensic
“Forensic, Fire and Arson, and Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) investigations often require the gathering of critical evidence at the crime or fire scene. Portable X-ray systems are utilized by police investigators and fire fighters to examine fragments and gather information with minimal damage to the site or remains. The detection of small evidence, such as an ignition point, can determine whether a fire was arson or not.
In order to preserve the crime or fire scene and gather evidence, the iRayA6’s mobility and adjustable power feature is valuable to forensic teams. By adjusting the power to the object, investigators can obtain clearer images of structural components that cannot be moved to the lab without damaging their original condition.
In the case of murdered or buried victims or large numbers of dead bodies from a disaster or war, a forensic team must identify or group the remains before they are moved. Heavy and AC-powered X-rays are not practical for this type of investigation, but the iRayA6 is a compact and lightweight portable X-ray device that operates on multiple batteries. This device is compatible with all detectors and allows users to take X-ray images of bodies or teeth.
In the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, police utilized the iRayD4 dental X-ray machine to identify victims by matching their dental records. The iRayD4’s 16GB memory stored over 50,000 dental images, which were transferred to a computer for analysis.”
