Hynes D M, Porter A J, Edmonds E W, Rowlands J A
Department of diagnostic imaging, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto.
Dimens Health Serv. 1991 Mar;68(2):27-31.
Accurate information about digital technology is often difficult to obtain because of unrealistic expectations. The development of the digital department is complex and must not be understated. However, we have attempted to show that if a truly committed hospital immediately accepts DVF, this will result in reduced capital and operational costs, as well as lower radiation doses to the patient and operator. We believe this will happen because every major X-ray manufacturer is demonstrating and offering DVF systems, all of which are based on the technology described in this paper. These systems can either be totally integrated into fluoroscopic facilities or be purchased as add-on components to established units. In any event, a modern fluoroscopic facility can cost several hundred thousand dollars, and must last 10 to 15 years. It seems prudent to acquire quality and digital capability so that these units will be adequate in the year 2000 and beyond.
由于不切实际的期望，关于数字技术的准确信息往往难以获得。数字部门的发展很复杂，绝不能被低估。然而，我们试图表明，如果一家真正有决心的医院立即接受数字视频荧光成像（DVF），这将降低资本和运营成本，同时减少对患者和操作人员的辐射剂量。我们相信这会实现，因为每一家主要的X射线制造商都在展示并提供DVF系统，所有这些系统都基于本文所述的技术。这些系统既可以完全集成到荧光透视设备中，也可以作为现有设备的附加组件购买。无论如何，一套现代的荧光透视设备可能要花费数十万美元，并且必须持续使用10到15年。获取具备质量和数字能力的设备似乎是明智之举，以便这些设备在2000年及以后仍能满足需求。
