Category: Radiology Articles

Mobile CT Requirements Despite the fact that most hospitals have in-house CT imaging facilities, there are instances when bringing in a mobile imaging service on a temporary basis makes greater financial sense. When redesigning your CT imaging room, when your equipment needs maintenance, or when you need assistance managing a... Continue reading "Key Requirements for A Mobile CT Provider"

There are a number of different kinds of CT scanners available. While CT scanners are often categorized as either mobile or modular, these labels don’t tell the whole story. In fact, the choice between a mobile or modular CT scanner can be quite confusing. This is because those terms are... Continue reading "When is a Mobile or Modular CT Unit the Right Choice? A Definitive Guide to When You Should Do a CT Scan"

It’s a 7-minute sprint to the patient’s bedside, followed by 30 to 45 minutes of work, while still managing nursing staff and doctors. The rad tech then has to perform the same sprint and work routine, over and over again, for eight to 10 hours. How do rad techs keep... Continue reading "How Do I Deal With Rad Tech Workplace Fatigue?"

Mobile CT Imaging services assist care practitioners in performing various necessary tests, actively monitoring a patient’s status, and being adaptable enough to serve patients in any setting.    In the previous years, CT (computerized tomography) Imaging and how hospitals and health care systems use it have changed dramatically. While the... Continue reading "What Are The Benefits Of Using Mobile CT Imaging?"

With over  40 years of clinical experience in diagnostic imaging and the last 18 as a vendor CT Clinical Application Specialist, I have noticed some common misconceptions among CT Technologist which I would like to discuss. Misconceptions, which if not understood can lead to higher than necessary patient exposure as... Continue reading "Misconceptions in CT Imaging"

If you are a radiologist manager or hospital administrator, choosing the “right” mobile CT scanner service provider might be a daunting task because you have to consider the service fee, the type of equipment they offer, and the nitty-gritty details of their contract. To help you choose the right service... Continue reading "What to Look for in a CT Scanner Service Provider"

Most hospitals and medical facilities that choose to rent mobile CT scanners than purchase this medical imaging equipment do so because of the upfront cost. As of this writing, the cost of new ct scanners greatly varies between $285,000 and $2.1 million. Why Do Medical Facilities Rent Mobile CT Scanners?... Continue reading "Reasons Why Medical Facilities Rent Mobile CT Scanners"

Patient Awareness of Different Imaging Test Options  Over the recent years, around 75 million CT scans have been performed annually in the US, a number that is expected to continue to reach 84 million by 2022, according to iData Research.    Patient awareness is one of the key drivers of... Continue reading "Patient Awareness Drives CT Scan Needs"