The Mombasa Hospital houses a Siemens Magnetom Spectra 3T MRI which is a high-field MRI system that offers several benefits for hospitals, especially in terms of image quality, diagnostic capabilities, and patient care. Some of the key benefits include:
1. Superior Image Quality
– High Resolution: The 3T MRI provides high-resolution images, allowing for detailed visualization of smaller anatomical structures. This is particularly important in areas like brain, spine, joints, and cardiovascular imaging.
– Enhanced Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): The stronger magnetic field increases the SNR, resulting in clearer, more precise images, which helps in detecting subtle pathologies.
2. Faster Scanning Times
– With the higher field strength, 3T MRIs often require shorter scanning times while still delivering detailed images. This enhances patient throughput and comfort, reducing the time they need to stay still during scans.
3. Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities
– Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI): It can provide better diffusion imaging, which is valuable for assessing brain and nerve disorders like multiple sclerosis, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.
A stroke can be diagnosed within 3 minutes of scan time.
4. Enhanced Musculoskeletal Imaging
– The high-resolution imaging of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and bones makes 3T MRI ideal for musculoskeletal applications, aiding in diagnosing sports injuries and degenerative conditions.
5. Improved Neuroimaging
– The Siemens Magnetom Spectra 3T is especially beneficial for brain imaging, offering superior visualization of fine brain structures. This helps in diagnosing neurological conditions such as tumors, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases.
6. Advanced Software and Applications
– The system comes with Siemens’ advanced software (SYNGO-VIA) packages that enable more sophisticated imaging protocols, like spectroscopy, diffusion-weighted imaging, and perfusion studies.
7. Cost-Effective for High-Volume Centers
– Although our initial cost was higher than lower-field MRI machines around, the Magnetom Spectra 3T system can be more cost-effective for high-volume hospitals due to its efficiency, faster scans, and broader diagnostic capabilities. The Mombasa Hospital on the contrary is fairer in terms of the per scan cost of an MRI which is the lowest among private hospitals around.
In summary, the Mombasa Hospital Siemens Magnetom Spectra 3T MRI enhances diagnostic accuracy, reduces scan times, improves patient comfort, and supports a wide range of clinical and research applications.
The Radiology department has employed a team of highly trained personnel that make sure that the patients and the doctors get an accurate diagnosis within an appropriate period of radiological interpretation. The team comprises of the following.
Dr. Johnson Muriuki Radiologist.
Dr. Mohamed Swaleh Radiologist
Mr. Boaz H. O. Were Radiology Manager.
Ms. Ann Pepela Radiographer.
Ms. Karishma Patel Radiographer.
Sr, Emma Wachira Radiology Nurse.