KGMU To Install AI‑Powered CT Scanner For Fast-Tracking Emergency Trauma Care
A ceremonial foundation laying (bhoomi poojan) has been conducted at KGMU’s trauma-care campus to mark the start of construction for a new AI-enabled, state-of-the-art CT scan facility.
The upcoming CT scanner is part of the university’s plan to upgrade diagnostic capacity at the trauma centre. According to internal announcements, the new system features advanced imaging technology powered by artificial intelligence — promising sharper images and presumably faster, more accurate diagnostics compared with conventional scanners. It is expected to meaningfully reduce diagnostic delays for trauma patients, a critical benefit given the high volume of emergency cases.
Once active, the scanner will complement existing imaging infrastructure at KGMU’s trauma centre — helping ease current bottlenecks caused by high patient load (around 150 trauma scans daily).
The AI-powered reconstruction algorithms are expected to improve image clarity, enabling detection of subtle injuries — fractures, internal bleeds and other trauma indicators — that might otherwise be harder to spot on standard CT scans.
The design will follow the “ALARA” principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), especially for sensitive groups such as pediatric patients, who may require repeated imaging.
In the interim, the existing CT scanner will continue functioning as backup — ensuring that diagnostic services remain uninterrupted. Once ready, the new unit is expected to significantly strengthen the hospital’s trauma-care and diagnostic capabilities in the region.
