7 October 2011
A £75,000 donation has funded a brand new state-of-the-art scanner, which can help clinicians spot potentially life-threatening conditions faster than ever before, at Sutton Hospital.
The new ultrasound scanner, which was funded by the St Helier and Sutton League of Friends, can be used to examine any part of the body and help diagnose a wide range of illnesses, including kidney stones, joint problems, bladder conditions and potentially life-threatening abnormalities of veins and arteries.
Dr Andrew Keane, consultant radiologist, is the clinical lead for the service. He said: "Our department supports the work of every service across our hospitals, and we are often the first port-of-call when it comes to getting a diagnosis for our patients."
Mina Deved, the service manager for radiology, said: "The Sutton ultrasound department is a very busy department and sees approximately 250 patients a week, so it helps to have the very best technology. This new scanner is a fantastic boost for all of us, as it gives incredibly high quality images, making it easier to spot the signs of disease."
In addition, the ultrasound technology means that no radiation is emitted.
Kevin Croft, Director of People and Organisation Development received the scanner on behalf of the Trust Board at a special presentation event. He said: "This is another wonderful donation from the League of Friends, and just goes to show how dedicated they are to our patients and staff.
"On behalf of the Trust Board and all of our staff and patients, I would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers from the Friends for their incredibly generous donation."
