Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center deploys the 85 cm bore scanner to support high-volume emergency and general radiology workflows and expand diagnostic services in the region.
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center has installed the first Philips Rembra CT system in the US, according to an announcement from Royal Philips.
The McComb, Mississippi, hospital, which serves as the hub of Southwest Health and provides care to small towns and rural communities throughout the region, is utilizing the system in its emergency and general radiology departments. According to Philips, the platform is engineered to accelerate scanning and image reconstruction, reduce table times for patients, and assist clinicians in managing high-volume acute care environments.
“As healthcare continues to evolve, our goal is to invest in technology that not only advances clinical care but also improves the patient experience,” says Brent Albritton, director of radiology at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, in a release. “Our team is already seeing practical day-to-day benefits, including faster system initialization, more efficient image selection, helpful 3D tools and easier patient positioning. These improvements are helping us meet demand while continuing to expand diagnostic services for our community here in McComb.”
High-Throughput Acute Imaging Workflows
Rembra CT, which received US Food and Drug Administration clearance in March, combines detector technology, AI-enabled workflows, and rapid image reconstruction designed to deliver scan data in near-real time for emergency and trauma evaluations, according to Philips.
Manufacturer throughput testing indicates that the scanner can support up to 270 patient exams per day, based on a 16-hour day and testing of 203 patient scans over a 12-hour period using standard radiology profiles and protocols.
Expanding Rural Diagnostic Capabilities
The system features an 85 cm bore, which Philips describes as the largest in its scanner class, intended to facilitate easier patient access and positioning.
Beyond emergency and trauma imaging, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center reported plans to utilize the platform to expand specialized diagnostic services, including cardiac CT angiography, and virtual colonoscopy, as clinical staffing and programs continue to develop.
“Emergency departments are under constant pressure to move quickly while managing significant patient volumes and clinical complexity,” says Brian Murphy, vice president, head of imaging, North America, Philips, in a release. “For community hospitals like Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, access to advanced imaging technology designed for speed, consistency and workflow efficiency can help care teams get the information they need sooner and make more confident decisions when time matters most. With Philips’ Rembra CT, the hospital is strengthening emergency care and helping more patients access advanced imaging close to home.”
