by Mariah Carnahan | Aug 27, 2021 | ICU, Services
Critical Care Unit The critical care unit at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center provides continuous monitoring and treatment of critically ill patients. Because patients in the unit require specialized care, visitors should understand that their visit might be...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 9, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging, Services
Diagnostic Imaging At McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, diagnostic imaging is used to create a graphic depiction of the structures and functions of the body’s organs and other internal systems. These images are used to examine and diagnose certain medical...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
CT Scanner McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has two state of the art CT scanners. Thanks to CT scanning (computed tomography, often called a “CAT” scan) doctors can view a “slice” of the human body painlessly. Often used to diagnose life-threatening conditions and...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Fluoroscopy Sometimes doctors need to see more than a still image to diagnose or treat a problem. Fluoroscopy is a test that uses a steady beam of x-rays (like a movie) to look at parts of the body and movement within the body, such as blood moving through a blood...
by Mariah Carnahan | Sep 23, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) It’s clear—precision is important during diagnosis. Of all imaging technologies, MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging gives doctors the clearest, most precise image of the inside of the body. It’s sophisticated, and uses a strong magnetic...
