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Imphal, Feb 20:
In a significant stride towards enhancing medical services, the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, inaugurated the state-of-the-art “Newly Installed Multipurpose Digital Radiography Fluoroscopy System (DRF-800)” today at the Department of Radiodiagnosis, RIMS, Imphal. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director of RIMS, Imphal, alongside Prof. N. Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent of RIMS Hospital, Imphal.
Addressing the gathering, Director of RIMS, Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, expressed his pride in RIMS being the pioneer in installing such advanced facilities in the government sector. The cutting-edge system, equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, offers automatic positioning and image generation, making it highly efficient and user-friendly. Notably, the system is capable of conducting radiography for the entire leg spine and processing three-dimensional X-rays for various body positions. Its multipurpose functionality allows for a wide range of investigations to be conducted simultaneously, while also significantly reducing radiation emissions and exposure.
Furthermore, it facilitates specialized procedures such as Barium swallow, Barium Meal, Barium enema, urology and gynecological investigations, Myelography, as well as interventional procedures like Endoscopy, Catheter Placement, Biopsy, Lumbar Puncture, among others. Director Sharma emphasized that the introduction of this system with AI positioning will greatly benefit the public, ensuring precise and efficient diagnostic procedures.
Adding to the sentiment, Medical Superintendent of RIMS Hospital, Prof. N. Sanjib Singh, remarked that the installation of the Multipurpose Digital Radiography Fluoroscopy System (DRF-800) marks a proud moment for RIMS, aligning with their commitment to making RIMS Hospital more patient-friendly and technologically advanced.
The event saw the presence of Heads of Departments, faculty members, the Principal of College of Nursing, as well as staff and officials of RIMS, Imphal, underscoring the collective effort towards advancing medical infrastructure and services in the region.
