From the vibrant walls and new furniture to the artwork adorning the hallways and ceilings (so patients can see it when they are lying on a gurney), the new Radiology floor is an impressive sight. But the move to the 18th floor of West Tower is so much more than a cosmetic improvement. The project was part of the Care First initiative and was delayed due mainly to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team has eagerly awaited the chance for patients to take advantage of the new space and everything it has to offer.
“We’re very excited to offer our patients an elevated level of service with our new facilities and technology,” said Dr. Thierry Huisman, Radiologist-in-Chief. “We have procedures and treatments no one else in the medical center can provide, and we will continue to stay on the cutting edge when it comes to providing the best care for our patients.”
The new magnetic resonance guided high intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) is the only one of its kind at both Texas Children’s Hospital and in The Texas Medical Center. It provides a much less invasive solution to remove tumors without radiation or surgery. In adults, it’s been used to reduce and even eliminate tremors.
The department will also house a Spectral CT scanner to offer much less invasive, yet superior molecular imaging with much lower radiation exposure to the patient. Plus, there are multiple large screen monitors in each room making it easier for the radiologist and treating physician/surgeon to communicate and view results in real-time.
The Siemens Myabi suite utilizes a full-scale CT scanner capable of moving between either IR room via rails built into the floor.
In addition, with the new space the number of PACU beds available increased from six to 16, nearly tripling the amount of patients Radiology can prep and recover. The existing space on the first floor will be used to expand the ER in the future.
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National Radiologic Technology week ran recently from Nov. 7-13 to commemorate the discovery of the X-ray and its contributions to the medical and health sciences. The discovery of the X-ray advanced medical science by helping the diagnosis of fractures, broken bones and other ailments impacting the skeleton. Thank you to all the radiologic technologists at Texas Children’s for your contributions and continued dedication to our mission.
