You must have noticed that often when there is a road accident, the doctor on duty in the medical emergency room advises a CT Scan. Here’s a brief on why that is done.
What is a CT Scan?
CT is an abbreviated form of Computed Tomography. It is a medical imaging technique. CT Scan helps in obtaining the internal images of the body. This is a better technology for diagnosis compared to the X-Ray in order to assess damage to internal organs, haemorrhage, and injury to the soft tissues and blood vessels.
Why CT Scan is advised in Accident Cases?
CT Scans help detect internal injuries along with internal bleeding. A person may look and feel perfectly fine after a road accident, but there are possibilities he might be suffering from internal injuries which can be detected with the help of a proper CT investigation. It is a non-invasive and painless procedure. The entire process takes less than an hour and images are immediately available for diagnosis of emergency patients. This helps in faster and more accurate treatment, especially in accident cases.
CT scans play a crucial role in measuring the extent of trauma, identifying internal injuries, and guiding the line of treatment effectively. From detecting head injuries to spinal trauma or internal bleeding, CT scans provide detailed information that helps doctors in making decisions, thereby saving the lives of patients.
This is the reason why doctors providing emergency care prefer a CT Scan for accident patients.
The cost of a CT Scan varies from one body part to another. The cost ranges between Rs 1000 to Rs 10,000 depending upon your Centre of Treatment viz. private/government set up/tertiary care super speciality, mode of payment (beneficiaries of ESIC/ECHS/CGHS have special tariff) and the location of healthcare institution situated in a Tier- 1 or 2 cities.
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