Experience CT scan in 360 virtual reality

  • Overview
Bones and Joints Cancer Diagnostics Heart and Lung Stomach, Bowel and Bladder
Not sure what to expect during a CT scan? This 360 video gives you a sneak peek inside the scanner so you can feel a little more at ease.
Click here to experience CT in 360 virtual reality

To use 360 experience with a VR Headset, follow these steps:

  • Use a smartphone with an up-to-date YouTube app installed and click the link above
  • Select the YouTube app to launch the video
  • Pause the video and click the headset symbol in the bottom right of the screen
  • The screen should split into two screens
  • Place the phone inside the headset and press play before closing
  • Place the headset over your face and take a look around
  • For a truly immersive experience use headphones.

If you don't have a VR Headset:

A patient emerging from a CT scanner. Click here to find out more about CT scans at Nuffield Health.
  • Use a smartphone for best results
  • Click the link above to launch the video
  • Hold it horizontally so the video fills the screen
  • Hold the phone about 30cm (or about a foot) in front of your face
  • Take a look around!

If you don't have a smartphone:

  • Click the link above to launch the video on your desktop computer
  • Click the 'full screen' icon on the YouTube video
  • Use your mouse to take a look around.

Last updated Friday 7 December 2018

First published on Monday 7 November 2016

Bones and Joints Cancer Diagnostics Heart and Lung Stomach, Bowel and Bladder