The field of imaging is expanding as new technology comes into the market. Our machines have being upgraded with the latest technology in the market and also improving as the technology improves.
We observe all the radiation protection protocols and protect our patients from unnecessary radiation, as excess exposure to radiation is harmful.
The field of imaging comprises of the following modalities. We have x-ray, CT scan, ultrasound and radiation therapy.
Imaging services have been the most important in diagnosing cancer related cases and managing them at early stages.
Our Lady of Lourdes Mwea Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital radiology offers the following services:
1. General x ray which includes plain x ray, contrast exams example barium enemas, barium meal, hsg among others
2. Ultrasound services, which include obstetric ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound, prostate ultrasound
3. CT scan which includes CT abdominal, CT head, CT spine, CT pelvis, extremities etc.
We also perform portable exams on our critical patient mostly in Intensive Care Unit, pediatric Intensive Care Unit, New born unit and High Dependency Unit.
