New Diagnostic Equipment Now Available at Madera Community Hospital

Philips 40-Slice CT Scanner is Ready for Patients.

Madera Community Hospital has installed a new Philips Brilliance 40-slice CT (Computed Topography) scanner. This new highly technical medical machine provides very clear and precise images of the body for advanced diagnosis by Radiologists and Physicians. It offers auto-verification of patient positioning, high-speed spatial resolution, isocenter determination and whole-body thin slice coverage of the human body – all done in a very comfortable environment for the patient. This $1.2 million project is one of a number of projects the hospital is working to upgrade its equipment and facilities.

What is a CT Scan?

CT, which stands for Computed Tomography (sometimes referred to as a “CAT”scan), is a fast, painless diagnostic tool doctors can use to see inside the body.

A CT Scanner combines x-rays with advanced computer processing technology to create accurate detailed images of your internal structures and organs.

Philips Brilliance CT offers an advanced technology platform for

increased speed and diagnostic precision.

Philips Brilliance CT features:

®  An intuitive viewing environment that improves productivity by

     working the way clinicians do.

®  DoseWise technology that minimizes patient radiation dose

     without compromising image quality.

® RapidView reconstruction technology that quickly creates detailed

     images of the body’s internal organs and structures.

®  True 3D cone beam reconstruction

® Whole body, thin-slice coverage that can reveal even subtle

     pathology.

® Crisp, clear images and quick scan times that ensure vital

     information makes it to medical teams faster—for more timely

     diagnosis, planning and treatment.

® The ability to detect life threatening illnesses at an early stage,

     including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and lung disease.

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