Vermont Business Magazine Patients and physicians can now experience a new level of Diagnostic Imaging at Springfield Hospital. A breakthrough in nuclear medicine technology is enabling high diagnostic accuracy and low radiation dose capabilities.
Springfield Hospital has announced the reopening of its Nuclear Medicine program in early March.
“It has been over two years since we offered this service, and we are pleased to be the first facility in Vermont and only the 5th facility in New England to make the Symbia Pro.Specta X3 TM nuclear medicine equipment available,” said Hayley Druschel, Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Springfield Hospital.
Symbia Pro.Specta X3TM is a multi-purpose single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) system that makes it possible for Springfield Hospital to extend a wide range of advanced imaging exams to patients. The system is designed with specialized tools optimized for oncology, cardiology, neurology, and other medical fields.
“Using this new equipment, patients can expect an enhanced imaging experience due to the high sensitivity and resolution detector, which produces detailed images of the body. The clarity of the images is incredible and the speed at which they can be generated is impressive,” adds Druschel. Common procedures include:
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging to determine if the patient has any narrowing or blockages in their coronary arteries. This is a non-invasive way to determine if a catheterization is necessary.
- Bone scans allow to see any area of the bone trying to heal or repair itself, for example, if the patient has osteomyelitis, replacement loosening, or metastatic disease.
- Hepatobiliary imaging to determine how well the patient’s gallbladder is filling and/or emptying.
- Gastric Emptying scans to determine how well the patient’s stomach is emptying.
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Imaging which can be used to determine structure and function of glands.
- Renal imaging to determine kidney function.
- Lymphoscintigraphy scans allow for localization of lymph nodes where cancer cells may have spread.
- GI Bleeding scan can help determine if a patient is actively bleeding and the location of the bleed.
- Lung scans are useful to diagnose pulmonary embolism and/or to evaluate lung disease.
All images are read by Dartmouth Health Radiologists, as happens for all imaging at Springfield Hospital. However, patients can now benefit from the added convenience of local access to this high-quality diagnostic imaging technology. Medical providers are invited to call 802-885-7302 for consultation about the equipment capabilities. The scheduling process is similar to ordering other CT or MRI exams, with orders and prior authorization information faxed to Springfield Hospital Diagnostic Imaging at 802-885-7376
Springfield Hospital is a not-for-profit, critical access hospital located in Springfield, VT, serving communities in Windsor, Windham, and portions of Bennington counties, in Vermont, and parts of Sullivan and Cheshire counties in New Hampshire. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient care, 24-hour emergency care, adult day care, physical therapy, and specialty services including orthopaedics, general surgery, podiatry, gynecology, urology, and ear, nose and throat. A comprehensive program of inpatient mental health services is offered at The Windham Center for Psychiatric Care in Bellows Falls, VT. For more information, please visit our website at www.springfieldhospital.org, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldHospitalVT
Source: Springfield Hospital. Springfield, VT (March 18, 2204) - 25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, Vermont 05156 www.springfieldhospital.org
