ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #2
Diagnostic Imaging
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We’re excited to
announce the arrival of our new Advanced CT Systems for Improved
Patient Care and Faster Exam Times! |
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EARH has successful installed Toshiba’s Aquilion 16 – an advanced computed tomography (CT) scanner from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. The system includes enhanced features for greater patient comfort and safety, faster exam times, improved image quality, for speedier diagnosis and reduced radiation dose. In most large hospitals in the United States, it is estimated that CT scanning accounts for more than 10 percent of diagnostic radiology examinations. “We have acquired one of the most advanced medical imaging systems available today to accommodate a wide array of our facility’s CT scanning needs,” said Bruce Garner, Diagnostic Imaging Manager. “Early detection with the Aquilion 16 can result in faster, more effective diagnosis and treatment. This is particularly important when determining the extent of injuries in trauma cases, where every second counts.” While CT uses X-ray technology, it is distinguished from other imaging tools like traditional Xray and MRI by its ability to display a combination of soft tissue (like muscles, tissue, organs and fat), bones and blood vessels all in a single image. Clinicians perform CT scans to diagnose kidney, lung, liver, spine, blood diseases, cancer, tumors and cysts, as well as blood clots, hemorrhages and infections. During a CT exam, a patient lies on a table and is slowly moved into the large donut-shaped opening of the scanner. Once inside, a series of X-ray beams create hundreds of cross-sectional pictures that represent slices of the patient’s body. Seconds later, the system’s computer assembles the slices into three-dimensional images that are interpreted by a clinician. The Aquilion 16 has the ability to acquire 16 anatomical slices at once, offering physicians more detailed images. Image quality is further enhanced with a fast scanning capability – 400 milliseconds to rotate around a patient’s body – that effectively reduces any image distortion from scanning moving organs, such as the heart and lungs. As a result, the scanner delivers more accurate clinical images depicting fine details, including minute coronary arteries, noncalcified plaque and small vessel structures, for significantly enhanced examinations. |
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Meet Bruce Garner - Diagnostic Imaging Manager - click here |
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Last Modified: 03/15/2011