CT SCAN
CT stands for computerised tomography. It can be used for generating images of the brain, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and blood vessels, and assessing abnormalities or damage to the soft tissues, bones and joints.
IMPROVED IMAGE QUALITY
The GE GOLDSEAL DISCOVERY 750 HD CT Scan uses a number of advanced technologies to produce images with sharper detail and contrast. This can help radiologists to make more accurate diagnoses.
REDUCED RADIATION DOSE
The GE GOLDSEAL DISCOVERY 750 HD CT Scan uses advanced dose reduction techniques to help reduce the amount of radiation that patients are exposed to. This is important for patients, especially children and pregnant women.
FASTER SCANNING TIMES
The GE GOLDSEAL DISCOVERY 750 HD CT Scan can scan patients faster than traditional CT scanners. This can help to reduce patient discomfort and make the procedure more efficient.
The GE GOLDSEAL DISCOVERY 750 HD CT Scan can be used for a wide range of applications, including:
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• Head and neck imaging
• Chest imaging
• Abdominal and pelvic imaging
• Cardiac imaging
• Vascular imaging
• Bone imaging
What you can expect
CT scans are painless and, with newer machines, take only a few minutes.
The whole process typically takes about 30 minutes.
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During the procedure
CT scanners are shaped like a large doughnut standing on its side. You lie on a narrow, motorized table that slides through the opening into a tunnel. Straps and pillows may be used to help you stay in position. During a head scan, the table may have a special cradle that still holds your head.
While the table moves you into the scanner, detectors and the X-ray tube rotate around you. Each rotation yields several images of thin slices of your body. You may hear buzzing and whirring noises.
A technologist in a separate room can see and hear you. You will be able to communicate with the technologist via intercom. The technologist may ask you to hold your breath at certain points to avoid blurring the images.
After the procedure
After the exam, you can return to your normal routine. If you were given contrast material, you may receive special instructions. Sometimes, you may be asked to wait a short time before leaving to ensure you feel well after the exam. After the scan, you'll likely be told to drink lots of fluids to help your kidneys remove the contrast material from your body CT images are stored as electronic data files and are usually reviewed on a computer screen. A radiologist interprets these images and sends a report to your doctor.