2. PATIENT CARE IN WHOLE BODY LOW
DOSE CT SCAN
• Short examination time and faster image acquisition
• Patient are more comfortable because it require less
patient movement.
“In myeloma, whole body CT acquisition allows the entire skeleton to
be explored while the patient lies for a few minutes on a mattress,
which is indisputably more comfortable for him or her than having
several incidences taken on a standard radiology table”
(R. Duvauferrier et al,2013)
3. • Patient might experience claustrophobia
during a CT procedure.
• Correct diagnosis result in sense of
urgency.
Shorter hospital stay
5. Jareer ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah,
peace and blessings be upon him, said:
ااسهنال ُماح ْراي اَل ْنام ُ هاَّلل ُماح ْراي اَل
“Allah will not be merciful to those who are not merciful
to the people.”
Source: Sahih Muslim 2319
In-book reference : Book 43 (Book of virtues), Hadith
88
6. CONCLUSION
• CT Scan provide good resolution and higher sensitivity in detecting
multiple myeloma.
• In Malaysia, the gold standard practice use is skeletal survey
Low cost
Wider availability
Lower radiation dose to the patient
7. REFERENCE
1. R. Duvauferriera et al. (2013). Diagnostic and Interventional
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