On its 386th birthday Rybnitsa has received a truly invaluable present. Today an up-to-date diagnostic and treatment rehabilitation centre has been opened in the city.
The opening ceremony was attended by President Yevgeny Shevchuk, Prime Minister Tatyana Turanskaya, Chairman of the Supreme Council Mikhail Burla, clergy of the Tiraspol and Dubossary diocese, state authorities and the city's leadership.
Speaking at the ceremony, the head of the state underscored that this medical institution is unique not only in Pridnestrovie, but also in the territory of the ex-Moldavian SSR. Yevgeny Shevchuk noted that whereas previously Rybnitsa residents had gone to Tiraspol and neighbouring states for medical treatment, from that day on the qualitative medical assistance could be provided not only to city residents, but also those of Kamenka, Rybnitsa and Dubossary districts.
Up-to-date medical equipment and highly qualified specialists make this centre unique. Besides, the renovation and reconstruction of the municipal polyclinic into a treatment and diagnostic centre has been undertaken within the shortest time. The centre is equipped with up-to-date advanced equipment: diagnostic, endoscopic, laboratory; for providing urological, ophthalmologic and stomatological assistance.
"We will try to create new conditions for its personnel. Advanced equipment requires new approaches: it should be maintained; it requires rather expensive expendable materials. We have to involve young specialists, as well. The government will have to review these issues related to material security and housing conditions It is good that a number of Rybnitsa residents, citizens of the republic have taken decision to work here, being aware of the modernisation works. It is the first time when so many specialists have come to the industry. We will support them and try our best to keep healthcare up to the mark," underscored Yevgeny Shevchuk.
It is worthy of note that the works have been financed from extrabudgetary sources. "It is the first project of this kind in Pridnestrovie in terms of financing level and volume of works," said the president.
"The Rybnitsa treatment and diagnostic centre is a unique facility. Its uniqueness ranges from the period it was erected to the equipment designed for all areas of the treatment process: prophylaxis, diagnosing, rehabilitation and treatment. And we are sure the combination of these areas will contribute to the nation's health strengthening and maintenance not only in the Rybnitsa district, but also the republic's population on the whole," noted the healthcare minister, Tatyana Skrypnik, at the opening ceremony.
Reference information on the Rybnitsa treatment and diagnostic rehabilitation centre:The Rybnitsa treatment and diagnostic rehabilitation centre comprises the following departments: two therapeutic departments, consulting, dermatovenereolo
The medical centre numbers more than 350 people: 82 doctors, 174 nurses and 100 attendants.
During the reconstruction of the diagnostic centre the rehabilitation department has been equipped with up-to-date equipment for heliotherapy, magnet therapy, laser therapy, vacuum and vibration massage, reflex therapy and acupuncture.
The hydropathic department offers underwater traction, Charcot's douche, underwater hydromassage, hydro knee therapy. The department can also boast swimming pools for adults and children, a mini-sauna and spa capsule.
The laboratories are equipped with modern diagnostic equipment.
Old microscopes have been replaced with the new ones in the clinicodiagnosti
The general clinical department has been equipped with the most advanced equipment produced by the world's leaders in the field of laboratory equipment and analytical technologies.
The biochemical laboratory features automatic biochemical, automatic coagulometric, ion-selective and semi-automatic analysers. This equipment will give an opportunity to produce biochemical analysis of blood on a new high level.
The Immunological laboratory is equipped with instruments for enzyme immunoassay reactions. This equipment will enable such analyses, as the definition of tumor markers, hormone level and urogenital infections.
In addition, new distillers, vertical autoclave for decontamination of the used material, air sterilisers, thermostats, new high-quality laboratory furniture have been purchased and installed.
The diagnostic centre is equipped with expert level ultrasound scanners from the leading world manufacturer of ultrasound equipment "General-Electri
The up-to-date touchscreen and fast access function provide processing speed of the devices, and hence the opportunity to increase the flow of patients. Both qualitative and quantitative indicators will significantly increase. The degree of reliability and sensitivity of the method in comparison with ultrasound study of the previous generation will approach 100%.
Photo and video recording is a good help for specialists. Video endoscopes by Olympus, a Japan manufacturer, are up-to-date video cabinets designed for establishing quick and definite diagnoses.
A 2014 model by Serona, a leading German manufacturer of stomatological equipment, provides an optimal possibility of digital X-ray examination for a dentist.
The gynaecological consulting room is equipped with a colpohysteroscop
New technologies have taken the place of outdated equipment, changing approaches to the diagnosing of ophthalmologic diseases. One of the most informative methods of non-invasive examination of ocular tissues is optical coherent tomography intended for precise diagnosing of glaucoma, age-related macular dystrophy and other retina diseases. Another diagnostic technique is eyeball ultrasonic scanning, which makes it possible to visually inspect eye tissues. There appeared many other hi-tech equipment enhancing the quality of diagnosing and helping to treat ophthalmologic diseases.
The surgery features a laser photocoagulator of vessels, Gelios Flebo II, which enables new approaches and opportunities in the treatment of pelvic limb vessels. The Mini-omni densitometer will help to solve issues related to the diagnosing of osteoporosis. This apparatus detects bone mineral density by means of ultrasonic scanning.
The ORL combiner helps doctors in daily work to carry out full-fledged professional examination and treatment of nose, throat and ear diseases. The time of examination considerably decreases, whereas the accuracy and quality of diagnosing increase. The ORL combiner helps patients to be correctly diagnosed, which was previously impossible. Its extended options enable a number of procedures, including endoscopic diagnosis.
Four new radiologic devices have been acquired:
1. Fully digital radiography system by General Electric (USA).
System capabilities:
• operator can see the image on the display in 5 seconds;
• printed images can be given to patients in 5-7 minutes (without description);
• low radiation dose;
• admittance of the X-ray room is doubled as compared to the old equipment;
• images can be stored on the server indefinitely. Constant possibility of printing the lost image.
2. Analog-to-digita
Apparatus capabilities:
• reduced radiation dose compared to the outdated equipment;
• high performance of the device, the ability to carry out various types of research, including e-linear imaging of organs and tissues;
• high-quality digital images when compared to analog.
3. Analog-to-digita
Apparatus capabilities:
• breast images of the highest quality;
• low radiation dose when compared to the outdated equipment.
4. Fully digital fluorography apparatus produced by "Proscan 7000".
Apparatus capabilities:
• image is formed directly on a silicon sensor;
• operator can see the image in 10 seconds;
• reduced radiation dose compared to the outdated equipment;
• increased capacity of the device in comparison with the outdated equipment.
