Three western hospitals get ultra sound machines

Three hospitals in the western part of the island received ultra sound machines making it easier to speed up diagnosis and offer better health care in the event of a car accident.



In a release from the Cornwall Regional hospital’s public relations unit, it said that Accident & Emergency Staff at the three hospitals is currently being trained in the use of the machines. One each has been allocated to the Sav-La-Mar hospital, Noel Holmes and Falmouth Hospital.



“Doctors being trained will be able to recognize free fluid in the blood and abdomen as in the case of a severe motor vehicle accident. This will ensure quicker diagnosis and speedier movement of patients to a more appropriate facility for treatment,” the release said.



The release also noted that training was also being given to diagnose other common conditions and will result in a more efficient management of patient care in terms of cost and time.