Head computed tomography (CT) scan reporting is a systematic model designed for the remote interpretation and analysis of CT images for head-related complications. These complications can be that of the brain, ventricles, extra-axial spaces, skull, and related structures. These complications are generally categorized as emergencies. Using head CT scan reporting services, timely interventions can be made by the healthcare providers.
Under head CT, there are several subcategories of radiological methods, as explained below:
Non-contrast CT is the primary imaging tool for emergency settings. It is rapid and does not require the administration of a contrasting agent, making it highly effective as an emergency diagnostic tool. This method is effective in detecting complications like intracranial hemorrhage, early ischemic changes, cerebral edema, and skull fractures.
This type of head CT incorporates an iodinated contrast agent to improve visualization. Contrast-enhanced head CT is performed when the non-contrast CT is inconclusive or not ambiguous. It is effective in differentiating between tumors, abscesses, granulomas, and inflammatory bodies. Contrast-enhanced CT works well as a confirmatory test.
CT angiography for the head is another contrast-enhancing study, which is used for the observation of the intracranial vascular system. It is used in the diagnosis of arterial occlusions, stenosis, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and dissections. Head CT angiography is typically used for neurovascular emergencies and preoperative planning.
In this section, the conditions reported using a head CT scan are listed as follows:
Epidural hematoma
Subdural hematoma (acute / chronic)
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (traumatic)
Intraparenchymal hemorrhage/cerebral contusion
Diffuse axonal injury
Skull fractures
Pneumocephalus
Chronic cerebral infarct
Intraventricular hemorrhage
Acute ischemic stroke
Hemorrhagic transformation of infarct
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Glioblastoma multiforme
Glioma
Tuberculoma
Meningioma
Pituitary adenoma
Cerebral metastases
Brain abscess
Neurocysticercosis
At Statim, the workflow of head CT reporting is explained below:
The head CT examination is performed on-site by a technician to obtain the CT images.
These images are sent to Statim, along with the patient’s history and clinical data.
Based on the received data, the case is assigned to a suitable radiologist.
The radiologist thoroughly analyzes the data while correlating it to relevant clinical information.
After the image analysis, the radiologist then determines the etiology of the complaint.
These findings are then presented in the form of a report by the radiologist.
This report is electronically signed and sent to the hospital using a secure delivery system. The reports are generally in an encrypted format to ensure patient data safety.
Statim provides head CT reporting services to the following types of healthcare providers:
Emergency and trauma care centres
Hospitals and medical colleges
Stroke care centers
Neurology and neurosurgery centers
Diagnostic imaging centers
Critical and intensive care units
Statim Healthcare is a reliable service provider for various medical care centers for head CT reporting. The working model at Statim ensures expert radiology guidance, timely diagnosis, excellent quality, and data security.
At Statim Healthcare, we provide head CT scan reporting by Radiologist remotely, safely & accurately to the hospitals, diagnostic clinics, and other healthcare institutions in the USA (New York, California, Florida, Texas, Washington, Ohio, Oregon, Phoenix, Arizona, Denver, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia, Honolulu, Hawaii, Indianapolis & entire USA), India (Mumbai, Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Thane & entire India), Australia [New South Wales (Sydney), Victoria (Melbourne), Queensland (Brisbane), South Australia (Adelaide), Western Australia (Perth), and Tasmania (Hobart)] & abroad..
