An Improved Mammography Experience
Why are you still standing for a mammogram?
Less Discomfort. Sharper Images.
Locked, seated positioning can make mammograms more comfortable
There's nothing comfortable about a mammogram. Between the compression, pressure, and awkward positioning, the mammogram is likely one of the more uncomfortable examinations women endure. And if there's the slightest bit of movement, the image is unreadable and will have to be repeated. That's where seated mammography can make all the difference.
The VELA Mammography Chair can improve breast image quality because it makes it easier and faster to achieve and maintain the optimal position for ideal breast placement and image sharpness. Locked, seated positioning reduces the patients' physical strain from holding awkward positions and improves patient safety by helping to prevent falling.
Locking wheels, adjustable positioning, and the convenient push-bar ensure the patient is in a fixed position close to the machine at the proper height and secured in a slight forward-facing position, maximizing the available breast area and allowing the patient to relax. Studies show that seated mammography can result in sharper and more accurate images and fewer false positives.
Leading mammography centers around the United States use the VELA Mammography Chair to provide a better experience for patients and clinicians. Watch our comprehensive demo to see how the chair can improve the patient experience and mammography image quality.
I would recommend that every Mammography Technologist to have this device at their facility.
J.G., Radiologic Technologist Lead
Kaiser Permanente
Chair Features
Versatile for efficient mammography exams from the
waiting room to discharge
When you're placed in one of our mammography chairs, you can remain seated from the waiting room and exam to discharge.
For CC Images
The VELA Mammography chair ensures that the clinician can properly position the patient close enough to the machine and stay there, allowing high-quality images.
For MLO Images
The VELA Mammography Chair makes MLO images easier. Clinicians can simply fold one armrest down before pushing the chair and the patient toward the machine for optimum positioning at the machine, even if it’s tilted. The central brake ensures the optimal position is maintained for the duration of the examination.
Greater Imaging Precision in Secure Forward-Facing Position
Clinically designed for better images and a safer experience
Easy Positioning
Smooth-running wheels make the chair easy to maneuver and position the patient accurately.
Locking Break
Central brake secures the chair in position until the mammographer is ready for repositioning.
Closer Access
Foldable armrests allow closer access to the machine for the patient during MLO imaging.
Reduced Strain
Foot-operated brake and adjustable handlebar prevent inappropriate and uncomfortable working postures.
Adjustability
Remote-controlled electric seat height adjustment ensures the correct height and precise positioning.
Better Imaging
The stable base and adjustable armrests help patients feel secure and contribute to higher-quality imaging.
Optimal Positioning. Improved Image Quality.
Watch the Demo
Discover how the VELA Mammography Chair improves MQSA-compliant image quality, increases patient comfort, relieves technician muscular stress, and boosts workflow efficiency during mammography.
It works great. I also like the easiness of cleaning the chair, since we have a fast turnaround with patients. The chair saved my body mechanics while helping to position the patient. I will definitely be using the chair when needed. I would recommend that every Mammography Technologist to have this device at their facility. J.G., Radiologic Technologist Lead, Kaiser Permanente
The VELA Mammography Chair is amazing. We have used it for a couple of biopsy patients as well as patients that couldn’t stand very well. It is so easy to maneuver and we love it! D.H., Co-Lead Mammographer, Sweetwater Memorial, Rock Springs, Wyo.
Patients who are anxious, nervous, who cannot relax and tense up may be prone to falling. And I would rather have them in my mammo chair before that happens. Clearer imaging is achieved because the mammography chair is a stable platform that reduces patient motion while avoiding challenging positions for the mammographer. R. J., Imaging Director at Samuel Rodger Health Center in Kansas City, Kansas
The chair securely locks into place, so it does not migrate away from the clinician. The patient sits comfortably and stable without holding onto the device. E.L., TGH Imaging Powered by Tower Tampa, Florida
Our mammography technologists are very pleased with this chair. It has helped a great deal for patients with mobility issues or those that are unsteady on their feet. ... This has been a great product and investment for our facility. C. B., Prisma Health
Less Strain. Improved Staff Retention.
Better working environment for mammographers
Not only is the VELA Mammography Chair better for patients, but it's also better for clinicians.
When the chair is locked in place, the chair’s electric lift function allows clinicians to adjust the patient’s seating height to ensure you have a proper working height and minimize the risk of repetitive muscular stress. Research indicates that the most considerate method for the mammographer is to have the patient seated, regardless of the patient’s height.
With an adjustable patient chair and an adjustable push bar for each clinician's comfort, the entire work area in the mammography room can be height-adjusted, ensuring an ergonomically sound posture at all times.
If you manage an imaging center and want to provide an improved working environment for your clinicians, click the button below to request information from a product specialist.
Safer Seated Mammography.
Uncompromised patient experience
With the VELA Mammography Chair, imaging centers can offer the patient a seat as soon as they enter the mammography room. If the patient arrives in a wheelchair, the stable armrests, locking wheels, and adjustable-height seat make the transition to the Mammography Chair straightforward. Using the VELA Mammography Chair enhances the patient experience while streamlining the mammogram appointment, which can save valuable time.
Studies show that the more relaxed the patient is, the higher the image quality. With a stable base and enveloping armrests, many patients will feel more secure. When the patient is seated in the VELA Mammography Chair instead of standing, the patient and the clinician conducting the exam experience increased safety and stability, which contributes to higher image quality.
