Table 2.
Variable | SSH | PH1 | PH2 |
---|---|---|---|
Imaging availability in the hospital | CT & MRI Scans | CT Scan only | CT Scan only |
Quality of machines | Very good | Very good | Very good |
Time to obtain | |||
In-patient CAT Scan | 2–7 d | 2–7 d | 1 d |
In-patient MRI Scan | 2–7 d | Not available | 1–2 wk |
Out-patient CAT Scan | 1–2 wk | 2–3 mo | 2–7 d |
Out-patient MRI Scan | 1 mo | 2–3 mo | 1 mo |
Availability of anesthesia for optimal imaging test | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Abbreviations: SSH, Social Security Hospital; PH1, Public Hospital #1; PH2, Public Hospital #2; CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.