CT Scan to Go

摘要

The tremendous imaging power of computed tomography (CT) has helped transform medicine. But to date, CT scans have been beyond the reach of battlefield medics, ambulance crews, and even many emergency-room doctors. That's because conventional high-resolution CT scanners weigh almost 4,000 kilograms, require high-voltage power supplies for massive cooling systems, and must be installed in climate-controlled radiology suites. The lack of quick access is a particular prob- lem in cases of brain trauma or stroke, when speedy treatment is critical. NeuroLogica, a startup in Danvers, MA, believes its small, rugged, and portable machine will make CT scans more accessible.