Revolution in Oberpullendorf: New CT ensures faster diagnoses

Revolution in Oberpullendorf: New CT ensures faster diagnoses

Oberpullendorf, Österreich - The Oberpullendorf Clinic has carried out a real quantum leap in medical diagnostics with the new computer tomographer "Somatom Force" by Siemens Healthineers. This state -of -the -art device enables more precise diagnoses with minimal radiation exposure for patients. The new CT is particularly used for the diagnosis of cardiac, lung and vascular diseases as well as in oncology, and stands for a new era of health care in the region, as meingebärt reports.

The exchange of the previous CTS went without interruptions and ensured that the care of the patients was always secured. A container CT was made available for the transition period, which was already put into operation in mid-November. "We are proud that the CT exchange ran smoothly and that the care of our patients was never at risk," said Mag. Franz Oiller, Managing Director of Health Burgenland. In combination with planned MRI commissioning in 2025, the clinic will continue to consolidate its role as a central medical facility.

innovative technology and patient advantages

The advantages of the new "Somatom Force" are impressive: thanks to the innovative two-X-ray tube technology, even complex full-body scans can be carried out in less than ten seconds. This is particularly valuable for patients who have difficulty keeping still during the examination or stopping the breath, explains Prim. Dr. Herbert Ringhofer. In addition, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stephan Kriwanek emerged the shorter examination times and the improved image quality that benefit the patients directly.

In the general public clinics in Health Burgenland, which also includes Oberpullendorf, the tariff treatment costs are billed directly with the Burgenland health fund. When dismissal, patients must pay legally regulated cost contributions. As self -insured persons, for example, EUR 12.18 per calendar day. Children and adolescents up to the age of 18 are freed from these costs, such as Health Burgenland informed.