Dr CP Swarnker
About Me
Dr CP Swarnker
MD
Radiologist
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Services
Specialised care and treatments offered
EMERGENCY ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND IN ACUTE ABDOMEN EVALUATION
An abdominal ultrasound performed emergently helps evaluate patients with sudden severe abdominal pain where rapid diagnoses can be lifesaving. It reveals various underlying causes requiring prompt care.
- Symptoms/causes: Acute abdominal pain accompanied by nausea might result from appendicitis, gallstones causing cholecystitis, or internal bleeding detectable via ultrasound.
- Diagnostic utility: This modality uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of abdominal organs identifying inflammation, fluid collections, or obstructions.
- Management implications: Findings guide surgical decisions versus conservative treatment like antibiotic therapy depending on pathology identified.
- Patient experience: Non-invasive with no radiation risk; usually completed within 15-30 minutes providing immediate information at bedside.
Emergency abdominal ultrasound is essential in triaging acute cases rapidly while minimizing patient discomfort and risk.
FLUOROSCOPY-GUIDED ANGIOGRAPHY FOR VASCULAR EMERGENCIES
This dynamic imaging technique visualizes blood vessels in real-time using contrast material injected into arteries. It aids diagnosis and treatment planning during vascular emergencies such as bleeding or blockages.
- Causative conditions/symptoms: Sudden limb pain, swelling, unusual bleeding episodes may indicate arterial occlusion or aneurysm rupture needing urgent intervention.
- The angiographic procedure: Fluoroscopy guides catheter insertion through arteries safely while allowing continuous observation of blood flow patterns and vessel integrity.
- Treatment options enabled by angiography: Besides diagnostics it supports therapeutic actions like embolization to stop bleeding or angioplasty/stenting to open blockages immediately within the same session.
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY
MRI scanning is invaluable when assessing suspected spinal cord injuries. It provides detailed visualization of soft tissues including the spinal cord itself without radiation exposure.
- Causes/symptoms: Trauma leading to severe back pain, numbness, paralysis warrants MRI evaluation for cord compression or hemorrhage.
- MRI advantages: It distinguishes between edema, contusion, ligament damage and can identify herniated discs pressing on nerves.
- Treatment course: Imaging findings influence surgical decisions or conservative management including steroids and immobilization.
- Your experience during MRI: The scan takes 20-45 minutes with noise from the machine mitigated by ear protection; it is non-invasive and painless but requires stillness throughout.
MRI plays a pivotal role in guiding treatment strategies aimed at preventing long-term disability after spinal injuries.
EMERGENCY CHEST X-RAY IN TRAUMA EVALUATION
An emergency chest X-ray is one of the first investigations conducted following chest trauma. It helps identify life-threatening conditions requiring immediate attention.
- Symptoms/causes: Trauma victims with chest pain, shortness of breath, or deformities may have rib fractures, pneumothorax, or hemothorax detectable on X-ray.
- Imaging technique: A portable X-ray machine obtains frontal and sometimes lateral views rapidly at bedside or emergency settings.
- Treatment implications: Detecting abnormalities guides urgent management like chest tube placement or surgical intervention if needed.
- User experience: The procedure is quick and painless with no preparation required; results aid swift clinical decisions in emergencies.
This essential radiological exam assists clinicians in promptly addressing life-threatening thoracic injuries following trauma incidents.
ULTRASOUND-GUIDED THORACENTESIS
Pleural effusion, an abnormal fluid buildup around the lungs, often requires precise drainage to relieve symptoms and establish diagnosis. Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis ensures safety and accuracy.
- Symptoms/causes: Patients may experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, or cough due to fluid accumulation from infections, heart failure, or malignancy.
- Diagnostic approach: Ultrasound imaging locates the optimal site for fluid aspiration without injuring lung tissue.
- Treatment options: The procedure involves inserting a needle under ultrasound guidance to remove excess fluid for relief and laboratory analysis.
- Patient expectations: This minimally invasive technique reduces complications and provides instant symptom improvement.
The use of real-time ultrasound enhances both diagnostic accuracy and safety during pleural fluid removal procedures.
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCAN FOR STROKE DIAGNOSIS
In cases of sudden neurological symptoms, a rapid and accurate diagnosis is critical. A CT scan is a vital imaging tool used to quickly assess the brain for signs of stroke or hemorrhage.
- Symptoms/causes: Sudden weakness, numbness, difficulty speaking, or vision problems may signal a stroke requiring immediate evaluation.
- Diagnosis process: The CT scan produces detailed cross-sectional images that help differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic strokes.
- Treatment/management: Results guide urgent interventions such as thrombolysis for ischemic stroke or surgical measures in hemorrhagic cases.
- What to expect: The scan is painless, quick (usually under 10 minutes), with minimal radiation exposure.
This fast diagnostic method plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes by facilitating timely treatment decisions during suspected stroke events.