Medical Imagery

Purchase of 2 ultrasound scanners

• “NEW” Cardiac module
• Musculoskeletal exams, renal and hepatic doppler ultrasound procedures
• “NEW” Improved resolution
• Better detection and characterization of findings to help with diagnosis

Purchase of a CT scanner

• Faster, more efficient, less radiation
• Requires 30% less iodine than before
• The waiting list has dropped from 6 months to 0 days
• “State-of-the-art” resolution
• Better detection of stroke and other organic lesions

Purchase of a radiofluoroscope

• “NEW” Swallowing and esophagus examination
• “NEW” Meals and barium enemas
• “NEW” Joint infiltrations (column, etc.)
• X-rays: more effective, faster with less radiation, able to see more patients

Purchase of remote reading software

• Allows radiologists to read exams from anywhere in CISSS
• Reading update of 2,500 pending cases
• Availability of the report for the attending physician increased from 188 days to 0 days