Patient Comfort and Satisfaction

Pain, or fear of pain, is cited as one of the main reasons why 40 percent of women over the age of 40 do not get their annual screening mammograms. The MammoPad^® breast cushion is a soft, foam pad that helps minimize discomfort during a screening mammography. The cushion is placed on the imaging receptor, creating a warmer, softer surface between the woman and the mammography system. Clinical studies show that use of MammoPad reduces discomfort by 50% for three out of four women.

Clinical Benefits

By providing a softer, more comfortable mammogram, MammoPad helps women relax and enables technologists to get the best possible image. MammoPad is radiolucent and does not require additional dose or interfere with image quality. The cushion's grip-like surface holds breast tissue in place to ensure optimal breast positioning. In fact, when combined with positioning training, MammoPad is proven to increase tissue acquisition.

Business Benefits for Mammography Facilities

There are many business benefits to providing MammoPad as the standard of care for women. Imaging Centers and hospitals that have added MammoPad to their mammography services have seen an increase in patient satisfaction and loyalty. Using MammoPad during a digital mammogram creates a high-tech, soft touch experience for your patients. This unique combination ensures your patients have the most compassionate care possible with confident clinical results.

MammoPad is available in four convenient sizes, including a specially designed cushion specifically for use with Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI).

• MP101 (20 x 24 cm)
  For analog machines.
• MP201 (25 x 29 cm)
  For most analog and digital equipment.
• MP301 (29 x 30cm)
  For digital equipment with large imaging receptors.
• GP401 (18 x 24 cm)
  For use with the Dilon 6800 Gamma Camera for BSGI.