Microscope suits both the smallest woman and the tallest man in this cytology department, with ergonomic features allowing both to use it comfortably
Since its launch the Olympus BX45 has become widely acknowledged as a significant step forward in ergonomy, particularly suitable for screening applications.
The design priorities throughout were to build in maximum ergonomic flexibility.
The BX45 has an adjustable observation tube 80mm higher and 70mm closer to the operator than any conventional tilting tube.
The eyepoint position can be moved towards the observer by up to 45mm, while the eyepiece itself can be tilted from 0 to 25 degrees.
An eyepoint adjuster allows the position to be raised by 30mm, and up to two adjusters can be attached between the frame arm and the observation tube.
The cytology department at Hammersmith Hospital in West London has increased its cytology facilities.
Twenty-one screeners deal with 78,000 gynaecological specimens and 10,000 non-gynaecological specimens annually.
Additional microscopes were required and this need has been fulfilled with the introduction of Olympus BX45 screening microscopes.
"We were looking first of all for optical quality, and secondly for good ergonomic design and robust build quality" explained divisional manager Pat Gunter.
"The images were fantastic. "Then we had the microscope operated by the smallest woman in the laboratory, and the tallest man.
"The microscopes were so well designed ergonomically that both of them could adjust the standard model to use it comfortably - without even using any additional accessories such as extension blocks. "They could keep their hands and arms flat on the bench and reach all the controls - no need for elbow pads.
The BX45 is a beautiful instrument for cytology."
