GRANTS, NM - Cibola General Hospital has installed a new 64-slice CT scanner specifically designed to offer a quick exam that yields superior image quality and significantly less radiation.

The availability of this technology at Cibola General means that patients will have access to the very best in imaging capability. The GE Lightspeed 72-VCT will enable physicians to obtain the critical information they need to make a diagnosis quickly, with less anxiety and stress for patients. It will offer spectacular views of veins and arteries which is a key diagnostic factor for cardiac and stroke patients. It also offers a lower radiation dose while maintaining a high quality image.

The new 64-Slice CT Scanner replaces the hospital’s 16-Slice Scanner. Teri Smith, RT (R) (CT), Director of Radiology, notes the patient value of limiting radiation exposure from radiology tests, including CT scans, over a lifetime. “It’s especially important to try and minimize radiation in children and young adults,” Smith says.

“As a medical facility,” she adds, “we are increasingly aware of the dangers of radiation over one’s lifetime and our goal is to try to minimize that while giving patients the optimal care that they need.”

The 64-slice CT scanner produces computerized X-ray images which can be manipulated into different three-dimensional views of body structures, including bone and soft tissue, in just seconds. Common CT exams in the ED are for abdominal, pelvic, chest, head and cervical spine areas.

“Obtaining the latest medical technology is a priority for Cibola General,” says Michael Makosky, Chief Executive Officer. He adds, “We want our community to have access to the best equipment, right here at home.”

For more information about Cibola General Hospital visit www.cibolahospital.com