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Digital radiology

In modern society it seems like virtually everything has gone digital, and your pet's visit to Phillips Creek Veterinary Hospital is no exception!  Digital radiography, or X-rays, are becoming more and more mainstream in veterinary medicine, and for good reason. This technology is benefiting pets, owners, and veterinarians everywhere! So what's so great about digital radiographs?

• They are fast and efficient.  With traditional X-rays, an exposure was made and then an actual piece of film was processed with a series of chemicals in order to view the picture. This procedure was messy and took time.  Sometimes the whole process was performed just to find out that the animal's positioning was suboptimal or the exposure settings inappropriate.  With digital films the image literally pops up on a screen near the machine within seconds of taking the X-ray. Minor adjustments can be made with minimal effort, causing much less stress to the patient.
  
  
• Digital radiographs are as portable as things come.  A digital X-ray can be sent remotely to a screen for the pet owner to view or for other doctors to discuss. Should you wish to take your images for a second opinion or your pet needs to be referred to a specialist, the images can easily be sent to the appropriate location. Also, digital images take up much less storage space than  old-style films!
  
  
• Another big advantage to digital radiographs is the image quality.  Not only are better images obtained due to the immediate feedback that is received, but digital technology produces a much clearer, more detailed image.  This gives the veterinarian much more information to work with.
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Digital radiography is truly a step into the future.  This fast, efficient technology is truly representative of the digital age within the veterinary community.