St. Vincent’s Private Hospital in Dublin has installed Ireland’s first LUMINOS Q.namix R fluoroscopy system, a move officials say will streamline imaging workflows and improve patient positioning during procedures.
New system combines real-time and static imaging
The Siemens Healthineers device merges real-time fluoroscopic imaging with conventional radiography on a single platform. Clinicians can switch between the two without interrupting exams, reducing the need for repeat scans and lowering radiation exposure.
Large monitors mounted in the suite allow staff to view images from across the room, while an integrated patient camera helps maintain accurate positioning throughout procedures. The setup is designed to support gastrointestinal studies, orthopedic imaging, and urology interventions.
Charmedene Kleinbooi, radiology service manager at the hospital, said the system has already become central to their fluoroscopy service. “The image quality across both fluoroscopic and radiographic examinations is excellent,” she said. “The ability to transition easily between techniques supports a smoother flow between procedures.”
A decade-long partnership with planned upgrades
The installation is part of a 10-year Value Partnership between the hospital and Siemens Healthineers. The agreement covers technology investment, maintenance, and lifecycle management, allowing imaging capacity to scale with clinical demand.
Jo Barry, business manager for X-ray products at Siemens Healthineers, called the system a reflection of collaboration between clinical teams and technology partners. “Flexible imaging systems that support efficient workflows and high diagnostic performance are increasingly important as imaging demand continues to grow,” she said.
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The partnership model isn’t new, but it’s rare in Ireland. Similar agreements in the U.S. and Germany have shown that long-term planning can reduce unexpected costs and downtime. At St. Vincent’s, the approach means upgrades happen on schedule rather than in reactive bursts.
Kleinbooi noted that the system’s built-in workflow guidance helps standardize image quality, which can vary when staff rotate between different machines. The hospital has seen a steady rise in imaging requests, particularly for complex interventions that require real-time guidance.
Patient monitoring has also improved. The integrated camera allows continuous observation without requiring staff to reposition themselves constantly, reducing physical strain during long procedures.
Siemens Healthineers developed the system in collaboration with clinicians, incorporating feedback on everything from screen placement to dose management. The result is a platform that adapts to different specialties without requiring separate equipment for each.
For now, St. Vincent’s remains the only hospital in the country with the LUMINOS Q.namix R. If demand continues to climb, other facilities may follow—but for now, the focus is on refining workflows with the new technology.
