Table 1. Advantages of digital X-ray.

GENERAL ADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL X-RAY

Better image quality

Lower cost

Timeliness

Increased dynamic range

No film-developing

No need for water or ventilation for film developing

No hardcopy storage disadvantages

Real-time transferability over long distances

Remote consultation and training

Availability of post-processing functions

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES OF POC 130 OR SYMILAR DIGITAL SYSTEMS

User-friendly

Compact size

Robustness

High temperature and humidity resilience

Self-diagnosis of internal problems