Advances in diagnostic care

Friday, February 25, 2005

Nevada Regional Medical Center radiologist Ted Moore highlights some of the recent advancements in ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging diagnostic equipment now available at the hospital. A new open MRI machine has been installed at the hospital, accommodating patients with a fear of enclosed places. "Claustrophobia is a problem for many people," he noted. Scans can take 30 minutes or longer, but are very helpful in giving doctors a high-resolution image. Closed versions of the machine are also smaller, so NMRC's machine serves a greater segment of the population than some. While the machine is not for everyone (some patients, particularly those with certain implants such as pacemakers, for example, would not be good candidates) it's an excellent tool, Moore said. The first test subject was hospital CEO Judy Feuquay, who reported that the test went well, joking that radiologists confirmed her head is there. The hospital also recently added two new ultrasound machines, which offer the latest in ultrasound technology to patients -- especially OB patients who want an image of their baby, Feuquay said.

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