Nepal Hospital Installs a Carestream Digital Imaging System; Transmits Images to Remote Physicians, Specialists for Review

Carestream's high-quality, small-footprint Vita CR Systems are designed for clinics, practices and hospitals that need compact digital solutions at an affordable price. (Photo: Business Wire)

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--()--Bayalpata Hospital in western Nepal installed a CARESTREAM Vita CR system with Image Suite software through a grant from the Rotary Foundation. The system allows X-ray images to be digitized and viewed throughout the hospital. In addition, X-ray images can be exported from the CR system for review by remote physicians and orthopaedic specialists to enable timely and efficient care for a variety of diseases and conditions. The hospital is establishing a connection that will allow physicians at Grande Hospital in Kathmandu to view images and provide remote consultations for trauma patients at Bayalpata Hospital.

Carestream’s high-quality, small-footprint Vita CR Systems are designed for clinics, practices and hospitals that need compact digital solutions at an affordable price. Image Suite Software features an easy-to-use, touch-friendly interface, an enhanced set of tools and streamlined workflow. A mini-PACS module improves image management and allows for remote consultations.

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Contacts

Media:
Robert Salmon, 585-627-6560
robert.salmon@carestream.com
Robette Brooks, 303-699-8861
rbrooks@ccspr.com

Release Summary

Bayalpata Hospital in western Nepal installed a CARESTREAM Vita CR system with Image Suite software via a Rotary Foundation grant, allowing X-rays to be digitized and viewed throughout the hospital.

Contacts

Media:
Robert Salmon, 585-627-6560
robert.salmon@carestream.com
Robette Brooks, 303-699-8861
rbrooks@ccspr.com