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The CT Suite is located near the emergency department on the 1st floor. For any questions regarding appointments or for general inquires call the CT desk 705-328-6196 or fax 705-328-6197.
Computed Tomography (CT) is often called “CAT Scan” and uses X-rays and a computer to produce 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional images of the body. The patient lies on a movable table that moves through the gantry (a doughnut shaped unit which contains the X-ray tube and detectors to capture the radiation passing through the patient). The CT at Ross Memorial Hospital is a multislice scanner capable of acquiring several hundred images in seconds. The CT Scanner was first installed in early 2001 in a temporary location in the basement of the Hospital. During the fall of 2005, the Scanner was moved to its permanent location on the first floor in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, adjacent to the Emergency Department. The CT division offers booked examinations from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. However, coverage for emergency patients is provided on an “on-call basis” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This may cause some delays in booked appointments weekdays, and staff endeavors to stay on schedule. We appreciate your patience.
The ordering physician sends a requisition for a CT scan directly to the CT division. After the order is reviewed and coded by a Radiologist, the CT Booking Clerk books the patient’s appointment. Please make note of any preparation required prior to a CT procedure and follow the instructions carefully.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, inform your doctor and the Technologist before having a CT Scan. |
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