Advanced CT scanner bought by city hospital

The city-based Sri Ramakrishna hospital today claimed to have acquired a state-of-the art CT scanner, with 16 cm detector and 80 CM bore, a first-of-its-kind in Asia.
The "Revolution CT" delivers uncompromised image quality and clinical capabilities through the convergence of coverage, spatial and temporal resolution, all in one system, a hospital release said today.
With the installation of this technology-driven, patient-focused imaging excellence CT scan, the hospital is redefining functional and bio imaging, Managing Trustee of SNR Sons Charitable Trust, R Vijayakumar said in the release.
The CT features the latest Smart Dose Technologies designed to help acquire high quality images using lower doses of radiation.

Smart Dose Technologies contribute to a more accurate diagnosis and lower exposure for patients across routine and advanced exams, including dynamic acquisitions for perfusion and 4D studies, President and CEO, WIPRO GE Healthcare, Milan Rao said.