Chest computed tomography (CT) scan is performed to observe and analyse the anatomical structure in the organs of the chest such as heart, lungs, vascular system, chest wall, ribs, and supporting tissues. Chest CT reporting services aid in the expert observation and detection of complications in these regions by a radiologist working remotely.
The types of chest CT studies performed commonly are explained below:
High-resolution CT consists of using very thin slices of images and reconstructing them into high-quality 3D images. Using this technique, radiologists can diagnose interstitial lung abnormalities, septal thickening and reticular patterns, ground-glass opacities and consolidation, honeycombing, and traction bronchiectasis.
CT pulmonary angiography used a contrasting injection to observe the pulmonary arterial network. It is useful in the detection of pulmonary embolism, pulmonary artery dilatation, right heart strain indicators, pulmonary infarction, etc.
This is a non-contrast chest CT scan characterized by reduced tube current and voltage. It is specially adapted to achieve the minimal radiation dosage. Using a low-dose CT, pulmonary nodules, early lung parenchymal abnormalities, emphysema patterns, etc can be detected.
The conditions and disorders that can be evaluated using a chest CT are:
Tracheal stenosis
Bronchial wall thickening
Tracheomalacia
Bronchiectasis
Endobronchial obstruction
Bronchiolitis
Pulmonary consolidation
Ground-glass opacities
Pulmonary nodules
Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary masses
Pulmonary fibrosis
Cavitary lung lesions
Emphysema
Pulmonary cysts
Rib fractures
Clavicular fractures
Vertebral compression fractures
Chest wall tumors
Osteolytic lesions
Osteoblastic lesions
Given below is the step-by-step workflow of chest CT reporting at Statim:
When the patient arrives with a chest-related complaint, the consulting physician will record the relevant clinical data and recommend a suitable chest CT scan.
The CT imaging procedure will be performed on-site by a technician, and the images for the same will be obtained.
These images are then sent to Statim along with data about the clinical complaint, patient’s health history, signs and symptoms, etc.
At Statim, the case will be referred to a suitable radiological expert, who will review and analyze the images.
Based on the findings, a radiological report will be prepared, including the findings, observations, recommendations, and other details.
This report will be signed electronically by the radiologist and sent to the hospital using a secure delivery system.
Chest-related disorders can be categorized as emergency/STAT cases more often than not. Hence, such cases require immediate medical attention, which in turn requires timely diagnosis. In non-working-hours settings, this process slackens. Using remote chest CT reporting services, the diagnosis process can be fast-tracked, and the clinical decision can be taken in a timely manner.
Some of the healthcare providers that acquire chest CT reporting services are:
Emergency and trauma centres
Critical and intensive care units
Dedicated pulmonary and respiratory care units
Cardiac and vascular care centers
Rural and remote healthcare facilities
At Statim Healthcare, we offer services from specialty and subspecialty radiologists for the reporting of chest CT scans. With a model combining quality and consistent service, timely results, and secure data transfer, Statim helps medical institutions provide timely care to their patients.
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