Leeward's First 64-Slice CT Scanner
Kapi'olani Medical Center at Pali Momi's Philips 64-slice CT scanner is the first unit of its kind in Leeward Oahu. The new scanner is one of the fastest in the state and represents the most advanced CT imaging technology.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment
Advanced imaging technology can better detect diseases at an early stage, when a wider array of effective treatment options may be available.
Faster scanning time
- Technology is two to 10 times faster than most other CT scanners.
- Sixty-four images can be acquired in 0.4 seconds, reducing what used to take minutes down to seconds.
- Faster scanning time benefits patients, especially those with breathing difficulties or some other distress.
- Speed and detail aid in decision-making in emergency cases.
3D images provide enhanced diagnostic capability
Detailed information captured by the 40-slice CT scanner is used to generate 3D images with greater anatomical detail.
How is CT scan used?
CT scans provide detailed views of many types of tissue, including the lungs, bones, soft tissues and blood vessels and allows doctors to more effectively detect and treat a range of life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer and lung disease.
The unmatched speed and detail of the new 40-slice CT scanner also aids in decision-making in emergency cases where physicians have to make critical decisions quickly.
Diagnosis made with the assistance of CT can eliminate the need for invasive exploratory surgery and surgical biopsy and is effective in determining at an early stage, the appropriate treatment for patients.
What happens during the scan?
During the non-invasive test, the patient is placed on a table and moved incrementally through the squared off donut-shaped scanner while an X-ray beam is projected through cross sections of their anatomy. The X-ray energy passes through the patient and is recorded on electronic detectors in the scanner. This information is then sent to a specialized computer that reconstructs the information into individual slices and combines them sequentially into a comprehensive volume image of the entire area scanned. The thinner the slices, the more revealing the detail is in the resulting images and the more definitive the exam results.
When will I get the results?
A radiologist will read your scan and send a report to your physician within 24 hours. Your doctor will contact you to discuss your results.
Will my insurance cover CT scan?
Most insurance plans cover this test. Please contact your insurance plan if you have any questions.
For more information, call (808) 485-4222.