MORE patients will be able to be scanned quicker, resulting in shorter waiting times, thanks to a new CT scanner, hospital bosses have said.
Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull invested £600,000 to provide more rapid diagnoses for NHS and private patients.
The hospital says the new scanner uses the latest AI technology to produce higher quality and more detailed diagnostic images which will help its consultants deliver quicker and more accurate diagnoses.
Computerised tomography (CT) scanners are used by radiographers to diagnose a wide range of conditions including cardiac, neurological, oncology, gastrointestinal and orthopaedic issues, in adults and paediatric patients.
Spire Parkway Hospital says this scanner allows for certain scans to be completed in a single rotation, which provides a quicker and more comfortable experience for patients and it is able to accommodate bariatric patients, so they can also be imaged more safely and comfortably.
The refurbished CT scanner suite also includes a range of distract views on the ceiling and changeable LED lights in the room – all to help provide a calming environment for patients of all ages.
The distract views were chosen by patients at Spire Parkway Hospital, during a recent Patient Feedback Forum.
Mrs MacHale-Rickard, one of the first NHS patients to be scanned using new CT scanner, said: “I was always nervous in hospitals, but I was made to feel safe and re-assured by the excellent staff.
“The whole process was explained clearly, and I found I was totally at ease. The CT room was light and airy, and the CT machine was quiet. Overall, a very good experience.”
Insured patients will also benefit too from Spire Parkway’s investment.
Mrs Pheasant, an insured patient who had their CT scan performed in the new machine, said: “The staff in the department were friendly and empathetic. The facilities (including the scanner) are modern and efficient. The whole process of having the CT scan went very smoothly.”
