16 Slice CT Scanner

This high end CT enables us to do scan in one go from neck, chest and abdomen. Also we can do triple phase studies of the abdomen with sub millimetre scan thickness. This state of the art CT machine is capable to do high resolution CT angio of the abdomen down to the feet in one acquisition and in also in lower contrast dose. Other applications include brain perfusion, lung nodule analysis and vessel analysis allowing you to care for a wide range of patients with ease and efficiency.

Contrast in an image is the most important part in differentiating between a lesion and a normal parenchyma or a normal structure. The latest technology embedded enhances the differentiation between a lesion and a normal parenchyma, it helps identify lesions which are very iso-dense or iso-attenuating which would otherwise be difficult to differentiate between from normal parenchyma. Multiple advanced applications on the console allow for post-processing without a stand-alone workstation.

Features:

• Enhance diagnostic confidence with superb image quality
• See more detail across a range of patient types
• Provide exceptional image quality for even small patients
• Streamline workflow and reduce variability

Provide exceptional image quality for even small patients

The 70 kV scan mode – the first in a system of its kind – helps take patient care to a new level by offering low-dose scanning of smaller patients, and allowing for protection of radiation-sensitive organs. This scan mode offers up to 20% lower-dose scanning than 80 kV.

Enhance diagnostic confidence with superb image quality

The award-winning technology found in our CT systems is one of the ways that CT is able to offer such excellent exceptional image quality at low dose. It helps personalize image quality based on patient needs at low dose, and improves image quality through artefact prevention and increased spatial resolution at low dose. It also allows for improved tube efficiency.

How should I prepare?

You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your exam. You may be given a gown to wear during the procedure.

Metal objects including jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures and hairpins may affect the CT images and should be left at home or removed prior to your exam. You may also be asked to remove hearing aids and removable dental work.

You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for several hours beforehand, especially if a contrast material will be used in your exam. You should inform your physician of any medications you are taking and if you have any allergies. If you have a known allergy to contrast material, or "dye," your doctor may prescribe medications to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction.

Also inform your doctor of any recent illnesses or other medical conditions, and if you have a history of heart disease, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease or thyroid problems. Any of these conditions may increase the risk of an unusual adverse effect.

Women should always inform their physician and the CT technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.