Backus Hospital has acquired a 64-slice Computerized Tomography (CT) scanner.
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The scanner, designed by Philips, can produce up to 2,500 detailed images of the human body in a matter of seconds, allowing radiologists to diagnose patients faster and more accurately.
It combines the use of X-rays with the latest computer technology to create cross-sectional images that can be digitally maneuvered to view the body internally in real time.
The scanner can play an important role in cardiac care, trauma, cancer detection, vascular imaging, orthopedic imaging, imaging of the critically ill patient, and many other medical situations that arise, and can help patients avoid more invasive surgeries.
"The hospital continues to make important investments in cutting-edge technology that will allow us to better serve patients and referring physicians," said Jenifer Siegelman, MD, Section Chief of CT Scan at Backus. "This tool is going to be another great asset for our Diagnostic Imaging Department, which continues to build a reputation for excellence in the region."
The technology works by directing X-ray beams through patients’ bodies. These beams are caught by detectors, which spiral around the body and send the data to a computer that creates the clear, precise images that physicians can manipulate, as needed. They even have the ability to peel away objects that might obstruct a view.