A breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment.

The official commissioning of the 256-slice CT scanner system at Military Hospital 120 – one of the most advanced diagnostic imaging devices currently available – marks a significant transformation in the hospital's high-tech medical capabilities.

This event not only opens up great opportunities for people in the Mekong Delta to access screening and early detection services for dangerous diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases right in their localities, but also contributes to effectively reducing the burden on higher-level hospitals.

ESTABLISHING A TRUSTED HEALTHCARE BRAND

Born and raised during the arduous years of war, Military Hospital 120 (under the Logistics and Technical Department, Military Region 9) has left its mark with exceptionally outstanding achievements.

Leaders of Military Hospital 120 inspect the operation of the CT 256 device.

After decades of construction and development, the hospital has now become one of the leading medical facilities in the Mekong Delta region, undertaking the important responsibility of examining, providing emergency care, and treating soldiers and civilians in the area.

To meet the ever-increasing demands of modern medicine, the Party Committee and Board of Directors of the Hospital have always identified the parallel investment in high-quality human resources and advanced equipment as the guiding principle for all sustainable development activities.

Inspired by President Ho Chi Minh 's teachings, the hospital focuses on building a team of medical staff and personnel based on the comprehensive criteria of being "profound in medical theory, skilled in medical practice, and exemplary in medical ethics."

Doctors and medical staff here are regularly given opportunities to participate in specialized seminars, update their knowledge of the latest medical advancements, share practical experiences, and actively carry out applied scientific research projects.

The solid development of the professional capacity of the staff is a strong foundation for the hospital to adopt and master complex medical technologies.

People come to Military Hospital 120 for CT scans to screen for diseases, a high-tech medical service.

Simultaneously, the restructuring of the outpatient clinic, the expansion of specialized departments such as obstetrics and gynecology, and the standardization of procedures according to international quality management systems such as ISO 15189:2022 in the Laboratory Department, have demonstrated the professionalism and comprehensiveness of the unit.

The harmonious combination of highly skilled personnel and state-of-the-art facilities has yielded very proud results. Over the years, Military Hospital 120 has safely examined and treated millions of patients, maintaining high professional standards and preventing any medical malpractice.

Many complex surgeries that were previously only possible at central-level hospitals are now successfully performed by doctors right at the unit, such as: surgical removal of large-diameter bladder tumors, interventional removal of giant brain tumors or dangerous uterine fibroids…

These achievements further affirm the solid reputation of a unit awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces, always wholeheartedly dedicated to the health of patients.

OPTIMIZING THE “GOLDEN TIME” IN EMERGENCY CARE

Continuing the trend of technological development, the introduction of the 256-slice CT system into professional operations is considered a strategic breakthrough.

Completely different from older generations of machines, the 256-slice CT system with integrated artificial intelligence (AI) is considered the "heart" of the entire diagnostic imaging area thanks to its superior technical specifications.

With an extremely fast scanning speed of 0.27 to 0.28 seconds per rotation, this device is capable of recreating detailed and sharp 3D images of internal organs in just a few seconds.

The most profound humanitarian significance of this breakthrough is that it helps patients save as much time and travel costs as possible, reducing the economic losses and burdens caused by long-distance hospital transfers.

The hurried journeys to higher-level hospitals can now be replaced by the peace of mind of receiving treatment locally, making Military Hospital 120 a reliable support system, sharing the burden and protecting and improving the health of the community.

This speed helps minimize image distortion caused by the patient's natural body movements or breathing, a crucial factor in critical emergency cases, agitated patients, or children.

Speaking about the vision, investment policy, and strategic significance for the region, Colonel, Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Trung Kien, Director of Military Hospital 120, emphasized that equipping the hospital with a 256-slice CT scanner is not simply about owning modern equipment, but a strategic step to enhance specialized medical capabilities for the Mekong Delta region.

Hospital leaders affirmed that this policy stems from a desire to share the difficulties, hardships, and economic costs faced by people who have to travel to higher-level hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City for medical diagnosis.

With this technology in place, the hospital can maximize the "golden hour" in stroke or cardiovascular emergencies, thereby improving patient survival rates and bringing profound humanitarian value to the community.

According to Dr. Tran Minh Tan, Specialist I, Master of Science, Deputy Head of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Military Hospital 120, the defining value of a 256-slice CT scanner lies in its ability to "see through" microscopic lesions that older generation machines or conventional X-ray techniques easily miss.

In stroke emergency care, this technology allows for the assessment of cerebral blood flow and the detection of vascular abnormalities in just a few critical seconds.

This information provides clinicians with a basis for more timely and effective intervention. In lung cancer screening, the machine allows for the detection of early-stage nodules with extremely low radiation doses, equivalent to a standard chest X-ray, resulting in a very favorable treatment prognosis for patients.

For cardiovascular diseases, the system is the first to allow coronary angiography to be performed right at the hospital, capturing the entire heart in a single heartbeat to assess the degree of calcification and narrowing of blood vessels without invasive intervention.

In addition, the machine's virtual bronchoscopy and colonoscopy feature helps doctors assess the overall extent of damage before deciding to perform a physical endoscopy, minimizing unnecessary interventions and enhancing a safe and comfortable experience for patients.

To operate this modern medical equipment most effectively and safely, Military Hospital 120 has invested in and comprehensively upgraded its infrastructure to meet strict international standards for radiation safety, infection control, and sound and heat insulation.

Alongside infrastructure upgrades, the Party Committee and Board of Directors of the hospital proactively sent experienced doctors and technicians for advanced technical training at major medical centers.

Thorough preparation in professional skills helps the medical team quickly master the technology, making the most of the machine's superior features to provide the most accurate diagnostic results for patients.

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