Lodox Statscan proves to be invaluable in forensic medicine
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2006
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South African Medical Journal
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University of Cape Town
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The Statscan (Lodox Systems Pty (Ltd), Sandton, South Africa) is a low-dose, digital full-body X-ray machine designed specifically for use in hospital trauma units. The technology was developed by De Beers to be used in X-ray machines that could rapidly determine the location of stolen diamonds on workers using a low radiation dose. The machine makes use of a thin fan-beam X-ray that is scanned down the length of the patient in 13 seconds. A proprietary digital detector consisting of CCD cameras and fibreoptic tapers produces a full-body actual-size image of the patient, which is viewed on a dedicated 21-inch digital viewing station.
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Knobel, G., Flash, G., & Bowie, G. (2006). Lodox Statscan proves to be invaluable in forensic medicine. South African Medical Journal, 96(7), 593.