Toshiba Aquilion 16 CAT Scanner

Toshiba Aquilion 16 CAT Scanner

Aquilion 16 is a whole-body Computed Activated Tomography (CAT) scanner that provides uncompromised image quality and outstanding clinical performance. Its flexibility and performance are changing the way radiology triages patients through the Emergency Department.

Its Quantum detector provides true isotropic resolution in the small field of view with 0.5 mm – the industry’s thinnest slice width. This enables the user to scan in one plane, reducing radiation while selecting the desired thickness for viewing. Aquilion’s Quantum detector is the only detector to provide three slice-width combinations – 16x0.5, 16x1 and 16x2 mm, and it achieves the industry’s best low-contrast resolution at 0.5-second scans speed.

Highlights include:

•  Large-aperture, slip-ring gantry and extra-wide couch

•  Ergonomic operator console

•  High-frequency X-ray generator

•  High-heat-capacity X-ray tube

•  Volume image processor

•  On-line help

•  High-capacity hard disk

•  Magneto optical disk storage (MOD)

•  Image data transfer link

•  Patient positioning accessories

•  Operator manuals and quality assurance phantoms

Key Features:

Routine Fast Scanning: Using slip-ring technology, Aquilion 16 is able to perform 0.32-second partial scans and 0.5-second routine scans to meet the demands of dynamic and helical examinations.

High Image Quality: The Aquilion 16 features 896 channels in 40 rows of solid-state detectors; specialized, user-selectable, image-reconstruction algorithms; and a wide selection of slice thicknesses. The system provides outstanding low-contrast resolution of 2 mm at 0.3% and high-contrast resolution of 0.35 mm.

High-Power Generator: Robust, high-voltage circuits generate 60 kW of power and 500 mA, providing support for the 7.5 MHU X-ray tube that makes possible helical scans up to 100 seconds and scans with metal-free scan range of up to 1,800 mm.

Multiple kV Selections: 80, 100, 120 and 135 kV.

Fast Image Reconstruction Time: Up to 10 images per second.

SURETechnology: Provides maximum productivity and best image quality at the lowest possible dose. Real-time helical display, which provides instantaneous visualization of acquired images, allowing the operator to rapidly assess if additional images are needed. SUREStart bolus tracking device, which is included in the standard configuration, provides the ability to monitor contrast media.

Dose Reduction: Real Exposure Control

Superior detector technology provides better image quality with lower dose. Real EC reduces patient dose up to 40% during helical scans, automatically modifying tube current based on patient anatomy.

Easy Operation: Perform easy operations using the 18-inch LCD monitor, mouse and hybrid keyboard. Scan automatically by programming procedures with eXam Plan and vocal instructions through VoiceLink™.

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Aquilion 16 Gantry

•  Digital signal transmission facilitated by innovative optical-coupling technology

•  Generator is inside the gantry to conserve space

•  Industry’s largest aperture: 72 cm

•  Five scan fields of view: 18, 24, 32, 40 and 50 cm

•  Gantry controls on both sides

•  Patient positioning lights

•  Wide range of scan times provides greater flexibility for optimal image quality (0.32 partial; 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 seconds full)

•  Gantry tilt range of ±30 degrees during axial and helical acquisitions

• Slice thickness selections of 16x0.5, 16x1 and 16x2 mm with the capability of stacking images to the desired slice thickness

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