Response to CT News Article

Posted on: 11/29/2007

FAQ - CT Scans



Health Day News recently released an article about the potential long term risks associated with radiation exposure from repeated CT scans. This has raised the question ….Is it safe to have a CT Scan?


We Don’t Want You to Worry…

• Newer CT scanner technology allows patients a dramatically lower radiation exposure that is also customized to each patient.

• Shorter scan times coupled with lower exposure means increased safety for the patient.

• WNY area insurance carriers instituted a prior authorization process to ensure that only medically necessary exams are being performed.

• It also reviews whether or not non-radiation exposing exams, such as ultrasound are utilized before patients are exposed to radiation for diagnostic imaging.


At Windsong Radiology Group…

We offer a Siemens 64 Slice CT Scanner. The scanner offers reduced scan time (down to 7 seconds) in addition to a dose management system. "CARE Dose4D offers an unparalleled combination of maximum image quality at a minimum dose. The tube currently is adapted in real-time and according to the anatomy of each individual patient’s organs, thus reducing the dose up to 68%."
(Data taken from Siemens website)


For more information on CT Scans at Windsong Radiology Group,
Call (716) 631-2500 ext. 140.

To view the mentioned article or to get more information
on the Siemens CT Scanner, visit:

www.healthday.com
Or
www.medical.siemens.com