CT Scans, Bon Secours Hospital Galway
A CT scan or “CAT” scan is a non invasive diagnostic test that requires the patient to lie on a table, which passes through the scanner whilst the images are acquired.
It is a fast simple test that obtains cross sectional images of a patients anatomy.
It is commonly used for examining the brain, examining internal organs such as the lungs, liver, kidneys and intestines, examining the bones, soft tissues and blood vessels.
Services Offered:
CT Scan or CAT scan in the X Ray Deparment at the Bon Secours private hospital Galway include:
- Abdominal scanning
- ENT scanning
- Scans for neurology services
- Oncology scanning
- Scans for orthopaedic surgery
- Scans for respiratory services
- Scans for urology services
- Vascular
Consultation Process:
The CT Scan process at the Galway Bon Secours is performed as follows:
- The patient checks in at the main reception of the X ray services department.
- They will be given a questionnaire and if relevant insurance forms to complete.
- They will be invoiced and given a receipt.
- The patient then moves to the CT area of the department where a radiographer will review their questionnaire and explain the test to them.
- If it is necessary for the patient to have a special drink prior to their scan they will be given it then.
- During the scan itself the patient will be positioned by the radiographer and breathing instructions explained.
- You may be required to wait in the department for up to 30 minutes after the scan if you have received intravenous contrast.
Arranging Appointments:
Prior to making an appointment for a CT scan at the Bon Secours Hospital Galway, a referral letter is required to be sent by fax or post from your GP to the relevant consultant. This letter must have been received by the X Ray department in advance of the appointment. Once this has been received the X-Ray department will contact the patient with the information and questions relevant to the scan.
For the vast majority of CT scans minimal preparation is required by the patient. This will be discussed with the patient on making the appointment e.g. for certain scans the patient may be required to drink an oral contrast for between 45mins to 90mins prior to the scan. Similarly an injection of intravenous contrast agent may be given as a part of the test. If this injection is required the appointment secretary will go through a list of questions with the patient. In some cases these questions may lead to the patient requiring a blood test prior to attending for their scan.
As a CT scan involves the use of ionising radiation female patients may be asked the date of the first day of their most recent period, and whether there is any possibility they may be pregnant.
If the patient has any special requirement such as sight or hearing deficits, requires any assistance (eg must have a hoist to get out of a chair) or has any cognitive deficit please let us know when making the appointment.
Opening Hours:
The CT scanner at the Bon Secours Galway Hospital is located in the X-Ray department and is open from 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday as is its appointment office.
Contact Information:
Tel: 091 381922
Fax: 091757639
Costs:
A single CT scan costs €250, the cost of any procedure will be told to the patient when their appointment is made.
