Radiologists' comfort is integral for peak performance during long working days.

A study conducted by the MarkeTech Group claims 85% of radiologists use three displays or more. Alternating between multiple screens can lead to physical discomfort, including eye fatigue, neck strain and back pain. Reading discomfort is reportedly experienced by 87% of radiologists. Here's a checklist of what to consider when you want a comfortable read:

#1. A large display form factor allows for flexible, more ergonomic viewing of multimodality images on one screen

#2. The ability to place a display in the perfect viewing position allows you to view images in a fixed, more relaxed way

#3. Minimize image manipulations (and occupational injuries) with a display that allows you to position images just the way you want (whether in the center of the display or over the entire screen)

#4. A wide viewing angle (at least 178°) decreases the need for substantial head and eye movements

#5. A display that offers highly calibrated brightness as well as built-in features to adjust display brightness to the ambient light ensures optimal reading conditions

#6. A non-reflective glass cover is not only safeguarding image quality, it is also easy on the eyes

Meet Coronis Fusion

To tackle the issue of reading ergonomics, Barco recently upgraded its Coronis Fusion display systems. The new generation has been designed to help radiologists do more, in a better way. Click here for more information about the 4MP or 6MP version.

Curious about the other challenges in radiology imaging?

Discover them (and their solution) on Barco's Healthblog.

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