Hospital Statistics 2015-16

Hospital Services

1. The Radiology unit provides following diagnostic services - X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, mammography, fluoroscopic procedures like barium and contrast studies. X-rays are done immediately during working hours, without any waiting. Other investigations are performed with prior appointment which can be obtained at counter no. 12, ground floor, Dr BRAIRCH.

   Interventional radiological services include ultrasound and CT guided biopsy, FNAC and drainage procedures. Palliative care procedures like percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) and percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) with stenting are also performed. MRI facility is not available in the unit and this service is provided by centralized facility of department of NMR.

   We also review outside imaging studies of patients being treated at BRAIRCH. We also engage in collaborative image guided procedures with other departments. These include intra-operative ultrasound, radio-frequency ablation of tumors and interventional pain management procedures.

   A radiographer is on duty on 24x7 basis to provide emergency x-rays, including portable bedside x-rays in wards, ICU and OT.

Student

Senior Residents (Two)

Education:

We conduct interdepartmental clinic-radiological conferences with all clinical departments of BRAIRCH five days a week. In this, the imaging studies are discussed and compared. This is an important teaching as well as patient care activity of the department. In addition, faculties of the department regularly take classes for students of MD Radio-diagnosis, MD, Radiotherapy, DM Medical oncology and M Ch Surgical oncology. They also participate in teaching of undergraduate students of MBBS.

Staff