CT (Computed Tomography) Scans for Patients

Please note that with the introduction of a CT machine to NIID, Angoda we have requested and obtained some services to be available to NIMH Town as well in the following capacities.

1. Non Contrast CT Brain – 05 studies per day on Every Tuesday and Thursday – 8.00 am to 10.00 am 2. Contrast Enhanced Ct Brain or other regions CT can be accommodated on the same day – Tuesday and Thursday with prior appointment – (For these the prior appointment is mandatory) 3. Where sedation of the patient is required that must be arranged from NIMH and a Medical Officer and the clinical team from NIMH should accompany the patient 4. All patients should be sent for CT after admission to PCU – NIID hence a transfer form is needed 5. For any urgent CT requests: a. Non-Contrast – The radiographer on duty at NIID should be contacted for an appointment b. Contrast Studies – The Consultant Radiologist at NIID should be contacted for an appointment 6. CT reports will be issued within 03 working days (If only the film is requested that should be mentioned in the request form)

1. NHSL CT Scan services can be requested for patients of NIMH 2. Urgent CT Scans can be done by transferring the patient to NHSL. Patients should be sent with a transfer form. 3. Routine Non-Contrast CT Scans can be done by sending patients in the evenings for the routine list.

Patients should have a properly authorized CT request form. 4. Contrast CT should be done with prior appointment confirmed from NHSL 5. Where sedation of the patient is required that must be arranged from NIMH and a Medical Officer and the clinical team from NIMH should accompany the patient. If not arrangements should be made with Ward 59 of NHSL and Anesthesia teams of NHSL 6. MRI slots are also available for patients at NIMH which should be pre booked. Relevant MRI requests should be used to send the request.

Decisions for CT and MRI are to be taken by the Consultants or by Senior Registrars in consultation with the Consultant.