CT scanner expected to have great impact at BMI Thornbury

Senior radiographer Sergio Martins, diagnostic and therapeutic services manager Karen Moxham, clinical assistant Alex Shearer, executive director David Mills, senior radiographer Kirstie Ferrill, senior radiographer Samantha Bower (seated), Toshiba Medical Systems local account executive CT/XR/MR Nichola Baron (seated), BMI group director of imaging and cardiology Katie Taylor and Toshiba Medical Systems BMI account manager David Billington.

BMI Thornbury Hospital’s refurbished scanning suite, equipped with a Toshiba Aquilion Prime CT scanner, was officially opened by High Sheriff of Sheffield Lady Sykes.

Replacing a ten-year old dual slice system, the new addition will enable the hospital to offer the very latest in cutting-edge technology, including procedures such as cardiac imaging and colonography.

Hospital executive director David Mills said: “The new scanner will have a great impact on every single aspect of the hospital.  It will help identify numerous health problems from hip pain to a brain tumour, and so will be a huge benefit to every speciality.  It will assist our staff in making a more detailed and accurate diagnosis in order to provide the most appropriate treatment.  It is also faster than previous scanners and reduces radiation dose.”

See the full report on page 10 of the April 2014 issue of RAD Magazine.