Cases must be vetted and approved by Radiologist as semi-urgent/ KIV. Radiographer must give the earliest possible date before keep the form in KIV list folder. Radiology’s MO will discuss with Radiologist of the day either to proceed or not if there is slot on that day. KIV list is applicable for in patient only.
As discussed during the admin meeting on 13/7/2023, there are new updates in the arrangement of CT Scan appointment cases per day. Total number per day are 15 cases which include: long cases : 7 cases short cases : 3 cases early appointment : 5 cases This new guideline is effective immediately for new appointments.
Kindly be informed that Department of Radiology will be no longer be accepting and keeping the Histopathology/Cytology request form for any biopsy/FNAC cases. This form must be given to the patient (for outpatient procedures) or brought by the primary team (for inpatient procedures). This is to avoid any upcoming issues related to the form. Further details of …
For your information, all the radiation equipment in Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Center (SASMEC) were licensed under Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304). This Act stated that all radiation equipments can only be used in designated room only (room equipped with barium plastered). The OT rooms in SASMEC which has barium plastered are Room …
Discussion during admin meeting, had decided: MRI slot for MRI under GA cases maintain on Thursday of 2nd and 4th week every month. Primary team to mention “MRI under GA” in the radiology request form. Failure to do so will result in reappointment or cancellation of the case on the day of the procedure. if the MRI …
Scenario: Since the implementation of this standard operating procedure (SOP), few issues had occurred. In most cases, patients didn’t bring the form either being lost or left at home. A very long waiting time is needed to get a new HPE/cytology form from the primary team causing a long backlog to FNAC/biopsy workflow. Action …
Updated Workflow of FNAC/Biopsy Done in Department of Radiology (JULY 2023) Read More »
Update on GA Cases For MRI Cases ( 05/01/2021) Discussion between Department of Radiology & Department of Anesthesiology had decided : Thursday of Week 2 and Week 4 every month is dedicated day for GA cases. Anesthesiology team request 3 cases for short cases ( example: brain) and 2 cases for long cases ( example …