The SPH-T Diagnostic Imaging Department is a dynamic department that continually grow to become better to meet the needs of the patients.

 

 

 

 

The department is always looking for ways to improve the quality of care and to keep up with the advances in technology for the best patient care.

It is open everyday - 24/7.

 

 

Services Offered:

A. Radiology (X-Ray)

 

The Radiology Department  does exams of the skeletal system, respiratory system, urinary tract, abdominal and etc.

 

Some exams require specific preparation and the use of contrast media; other exams can be done at any time with no need for preparation and contrast media.

 

B. CT-Scan

 

The CT Scanning  also called CAT Scanning is a non- invasive medical test that helps physician to diagnose and treat medical conditions. It is an important tool in medical imaging to supplement X-Rays and medical ultrasonography.

 

It has been a gold standard in the diagnosis of a large number of different disease entities. This 16-slice CT-Scan has the capabilities to help doctors in determining presence or absence of abnormal findings. When there are any lesions that are suspicious, CT can show their size and shape and spread. It can also image some physiologic changes in body, such as blood flow. These techniques can be applied for head and whole body examinations.

 

C. Ultrasound

 

The  Ultrasound Section does examina-tions of abdominal, gynecological, obstetri-cal, small parts (breast, thyroid, knee).

 

Some exams require specific preparation and the use of contrast media; other exams can be done at any time with no need for preparation and contrast media.

 

D. Mammography

 

The Mammography is a low-dose X-Ray of the breast that has proven to be the safest and most effective way of finding breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. It can often detect lump long before it can be felt through physical examination. St. Paul Hospital Imaging Department offer women of low cost screening mammography. Mammograms are recommended for all women ages 40 and above.

 

PATIENT PREPARATION:
1		Schedule your mammogram 10 days after your menstruation period for breasts are usually tender during this time.
2.		Deodorant, talcum powder or lotion under your arms or on your breasts are not advisable to use on the day of the exam. These can appear on the mammogram as calcium spots.
3.		If possible, bring prior mammograms and make them available to the Radiologist at the time of the current exam.
4.		Always inform your doctor or technologists if there is possibility that you are pregnant.
5.		Results will be given the day after the examination

 

 

The units provide diagnostic images at the request of the physician in order to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.