May 11, 2010

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When it comes to reducing patient exposure to unnecessary radiation, Beaumont is a world leader, making headline news with research on the subject.

Last year, Beaumont researchers led a study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which showed that radiation exposure for cardiac CT could be cut by more than half without reducing image quality. As a result, hospitals around the world began implementing new protocols based on the study.

Beaumont patients also benefit from technology advances that reduce therapeutic and diagnostic radiation exposure, including:

• Flash CT - Beaumont has a Flash CT at each hospital, making them the first hospitals in the state to use the technology. The Flash CT significantly reduces radiation exposure, making it ideal for pediatric, cardiac and trauma patients as well as those patients with chronic conditions who must have repeated CT scans.
• Omnibeam - A clinically advanced therapeutic radiation treatment for cancer, Omnibeam combines improved imaging and robotic technology to deliver accurate doses of radiation to cancer patients. Its robotic component tracks a patient's movements on a real-time basis and adjusts the treatment accordingly, quickly accommodating the movement for optimal treatment and safety.

Click here for more information on Beaumont's efforts to reduce patients' radiation exposure, including a downloadable wallet card to track exposure.