Computed Tomography (CT) Scans

Equipment: Siemens 16 Slice Scanner

CT scans are ordered by your physician. CT scans are available as an outpatient service Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. This is also offered after hours and on weekends for emergency cases.

All CT scans are read and interpreted by Plains Radiology Services in Kearney, NE. The ordering physician will receive a report with the full results.

CT scans use radiation to create slices or images of various parts of the human body. CT can provide images of anything from blood vessels or bones to abdominal organs or the brain.

For more detailed procedure information or for more general information on CT scans or other radiology procedures please see the links below.

Patient Information Cards:
           Computerized Tomography Angiography (CTA)
           Computerized Axial Tomography/CT Scan
 
Links to general radiology information.
           www.radiologyinfo.org
              www.healthopedia.com
              www.medlineplus.gov