New £14.7k scanner for north's main hospital
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A new scanner at Raigmore Hospital will allow better assessment of patients’ liver health.
The Fibroscan machine cost £14,750 and was bought for the hospital by the Friends of Raigmore group.
It is able to detect smaller levels of damage than can be picked up by ultrasound, potentially allowing a range of conditions to be treated at an earlier stage.
Dr Andrea Broad, consultant gastroenterologist for NHS Highland, said:“It is easy to use, non invasive and we can give patients an immediate result.
“It’s a fantastic addition to the department and we are incredibly grateful to the Friends for this donation.”
Christina Cameron, chairwoman of Friends of Raigmore, said: “We’re so pleased to have been able to hand over this software and to hear about how it will benefit the department and patients in Highland.
“Apart from our public liability insurance, every penny raised in our Raigmore Hospital shop goes towards our fundraising and we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported this project, by either donating or purchasing from the shop.”
The Friends of Raigmore is looking for new volunteers.
Anyone who is interested should contact them on 01463 705155 or visit their shop in Raigmore Hospital.
