128 Multi-Slice Scanner put into operation in Dong Nai General Hospital

03:12, 15/12/2009

(ĐN)- The 128 Multi-Slice Scanner has just been installed at Dong Nai General Hospital and it was officially put into use on December 12.

(ĐN)- The 128 Multi-Slice Scanner has just been installed at Dong Nai General Hospital and it was officially put into use on December 12.

Dong Nai General Hospital is the first hospital in the country that is equipped with this kind of modern medical equipment. The hospital has mobilised VND25 billion from public capital to purchase this modern medical equipment.

The 128 Multi-Slice Scanner offers safer procedures with significant reduction in radiation exposure and unprecedented image quality. This CT adapts to virtually any patient and clinical need and is capable of all routine diagnostic work as well as advanced examinations in cardiology, neurology and oncology. It is also suited for emergency situations like accidents, strokes or heart attacks requiring speedy diagnosis. Even difficult patients – obese, trauma and children – are quickly scanned with high diagnostic confidence.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Vo Van Mot praised efforts of the hospital in investing in high-tech medical equipments to meet the rising health care needs of local residents.

Reported by Nguyen Phuong