Capturing Australia's First Mobile ICU CT Scanner in Action
Impact Report Publication 2022
The Alfred Foundation, supporting one of Victoria's largest hospitals, invited MMP Studio to document the groundbreaking installation and use of Australia's first mobile CT scanner in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
ICU staff no longer have to wheel patients to the CT scanner
The client needed high-quality images showcasing the new mobile CT scanner in real-time use with actual patients. This required working around busy medical staff in a sensitive ICU environment without disrupting critical care procedures.
The new scanner can be wheeled in to the patient in ICU
MMP studio's approach focused on minimal disruption and maximum authenticity. Photographer Michelle McFarlane used her experience in healthcare settings to blend into the background, capturing genuine moments of the scanner in use while respecting patient privacy and staff workflow.
Preparing the patient
Photoshoot Process:
Pre-shoot briefing with ICU staff to understand protocols and sensitive areas.
Use of compact, silent camera equipment to minimise disturbance.
Strategic positioning to capture key moments without interfering with medical procedures.
Rapid adjustments to lighting and composition as the scanner moved around the ICU.
Continuous communication with staff to ensure no disruption to patient care.
The patient no longer needs to be moved from ICU
The images illustrated the revolutionary impact of the mobile CT scanner, showcasing:
The scanner's mobility and ease of use at patients' bedsides
Collaboration between radiology and ICU teams
The scanner's integration into the ICU environment
Radiology and ICU teams collaborating with mobile CT technology
The Alfred Foundation featured these images prominently in their 2022 Impact Report, using them to demonstrate the tangible outcomes of donor contributions. The photos effectively communicated the significance of this $1 million investment in patient care.
Impact magazine
This project successfully captured the groundbreaking use of mobile CT technology in the ICU, providing The Alfred Foundation with powerful visual content to showcase their innovation and the impact of donor support. The images effectively balance technical detail with human elements, illustrating the scanner's potential to improve patient outcomes.
Impact Publication
Project Details:
Client Name: The Alfred Foundation
Type of Organisation: Hospital Foundation
Shoot Date: 2022
Photoshoot duration: 20 mins
Photographer: Michelle McFarlane
Brief: Document Australia's first mobile ICU CT scanner in use, showcasing its benefits to patient care and staff efficiency
