Safe CT scan for children with the first 2560-slice CT technology at Hong Ngoc General Hospital

For the first time in Vietnam, the high-end, super-speed CT system Revolution Apex Elite 3.0 providing 2560 slices was put into use by Hong Ngoc General Hospital, helping to reduce up to 96% of radiation impact - an important step forward providing a safe and highly accurate solution for pediatric patients in diagnostic imaging tests.

Hong Ngoc General Hospital applies safe CT scans for children.

Children and radiation problems in computed tomography (CT) scans

CT scans for children help diagnose a variety of health conditions and injuries related to bones, joints, cardiovascular, lungs, digestion or monitor the patient's response to treatment methods. In some pathological cases, doctors prescribe CT scans for more accurate conclusions.

However, children are in the age of developing and perfecting the organs in the body, so there are many areas that are particularly sensitive to radiation, especially the head. At the same time, young children can hardly lie still for a long time, cannot hold their breath when taking chest pictures, so the picture must be taken many times, even needing the use of anesthesia. Therefore, to ensure safety and high accuracy in diagnostic imaging in young children, factors such as fast shooting speed, sharp images and reduced radiation dose are very important.

Strategy to reduce radiation exposure with 2560-slice CT technology for children at Hong Ngoc General Hospital

The first 2560-slice CT system in Vietnam, first applied at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, provides a perfect solution for safe CT scans in children. The super-fast scanning speed allows scanning the entire body in just a few seconds, even for children with pneumonia who cannot hold their breath for long without anesthesia as before. This also limits the need for unnecessary re-scans for children with ADHD who cannot lie still and reduces anxiety for parents.

High-end super-speed CT system, accurate diagnosis for all difficult cases.

The world's most advanced intelligent spectrum technology integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce radiation exposure by up to 96% compared to traditional CT systems, maximizing patient safety. The ability to reproduce images in outstanding detail allows the detection of microscopic lesions as small as 0.23 mm. Thanks to that, doctors can make timely and in-depth diagnoses in all difficult cases such as emergencies, multiple traumas or congenital malformations.

Dr. Trinh Tu Tam, Head of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, shared: "The 2560-slice CT system stands out with its ability to intelligently adjust radiation doses, automatically quantifying X-rays based on the child's weight and height. This is very significant in modern medicine, when the need for CT scans is increasing, solving the economic problem and risks in anesthesia, ensuring that children are scanned with CT in the safest conditions."

Strict 2560-slice CT scan process ensures safety for children

At Hong Ngoc General Hospital, the CT scan procedure for pediatrics is strictly implemented to ensure safety. Doctors only order CT scans when absolutely necessary, with close communication and coordination between the treating physician and the imaging specialist.

2560-slice CT technology is routinely applied at Hong Ngoc General Hospital.

Before taking a picture with the 2560-slice CT system, the doctor will carefully evaluate to determine the exact purpose of the picture. For example, early and rapid diagnosis of congenital heart disease, diseases that require high resolution and fast shooting speed to be able to capture the entire heart of the child or anatomical abnormalities of bones and joints, conjoined twins... without the need to use anesthesia like previous systems.

With a team of highly qualified doctors and regularly updated with the world's leading medical technologies such as the 2560-slice CT system, Hong Ngoc General Hospital is committed to being a trusted address for parents when they need to perform safe and highly accurate diagnostic imaging tests for their children.

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