In August, New London Hospital (NLH) Radiology added a new computerized tomography (CT) scanner that utilizes the latest technology for higher quality and faster speed imaging. It allows for faster trauma exams and incorporates proven AI (artificial intelligence) technology from pre-scan to post-scan.
This CT scanner was purchased with the future in mind. It has built-in scalability and upgradability, meaning it meets out current patient needs and volumes but can also be upgraded easily as the hospital grows—or should our needs expand, it can be upgraded onsite without the need to swap out the entire scanner. This ensures patients will continue to receive the best quality imaging that current technology allows and that staff enjoy the benefits of continuous workflow improvements.
The CT room is equipped with cameras and software that have the capability to accurately center each patient based on the imaging protocol selected and their specific anatomy. This adds a level of consistency in scanning between imaging technologists, reduces errors in the process and saves time for both the patient and staff.
"The quicker scan times have allowed us to expand the exams we can offer at NLH. The larger Scan Field of View allows us to scan larger patients without compromising quality or increasing radiation dose," says Bonnie Smith, director of Diagnostic Imaging. "The technologists can now perform all post processing away from the scanner through the use of GE's cloud Acquisition Workstation (AW) application, now available on multiple staff computers within the department. Image post-processing can be time-consuming, and the new AW frees up the scanner to continue performing patient exams while the post-processing work is completed at another workstation."