Are you thinking about replacing your CT Scanner in order to meet increased demand? Are you considering the addition of a new CT Scanner to offer a different imaging modality to your practice? Before you make a final decision, one of the most important considerations is the number of data slices you need—or think you need.
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Seems like every time we turn around, science fiction is becoming a reality. There’s talk of a drone that can explore Mars. Cars can park themselves. And yes, now there’s a CT scanner that can show users animated 4D (yup, more than 3D) models of organs, blood vessels, soft tissues, muscles, vascular structures and bones. In real time. Thank you, GE Healthcare.
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It is no secret that the most expensive consumable component associated with CT scanning is the CT X-Ray Tube. Some CT Tubes can cost $200,000 and more for a new replacement. While most providers carry CT X-Ray Tube coverage as a part of their CT maintenance contract, this coverage still represents a “five figure” annual line item cost.
The attached paper will describe how and why CT Tube Life is extended when SafeCT, or any OEM iterative reconstruction solution for that matter, is incorporated to achieve low-dose CT scanning capabilities. Many SafeCT customers tell us that they have experienced from 40% and up to 4X (four times) life extension on their CT tube using SafeCT!
Read MoreTopics: Medical Imaging Equipment Costs, iterative image reconstruction, CT Scanner
We’ve talked to lots of our clients lately about whether to expand digital imaging services into a mobile or modular environment. Sometimes expanded facilities are needed during construction on a current facility or when existing equipment is being replaced. Other clinics, practices or hospitals need to offer or expand their imaging services, but lack the capital or available space to do so within the walls of the facility. In all of these situations, a mobile or modular environment can be a great solution. (And even better while utilizing a used or refurbished MRI or CT Scan, but we’ll get to that later.)
Topics: Medical Imaging Comparisons, Imaging Equipment Solutions, CT Scanner, MRI, Mobile MRI
Phillips temporarily suspended manufacturing CT scanners and molecular imaging equipment at its Cleveland facility in April, following an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this year. While the decision was voluntary and a senior manager made assurances that there was no indication of product safety issues, the production suspension may affect pending and future orders of the scanners.
Topics: Selling Image Equipment, Medical Imaging News, CT Scanner
As the market for refurbished CT’s continues to grow, our customers have been asking for information about a wide variety of CT systems for 6-slice, 16-slice and 64-slice CTs. While Atlantis Worldwide can provide you with virtually any refurbished CT system, today, we’re going to focus on the Siemens EMOTION.
Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Comparisons, CT Scanner
By far, the LightSpeed is still dominant over the BrightSpeed in systems installed. Part of the reason for this is that it took some time for the BrightSpeed to catch on, particularly in the USA. Initially, it was seen as the ‘budget version’ of the LightSpeed, and typically had fewer standard options. However, a key advantage for some was that it had a slightly smaller footprint. While this space issue is not a concern for most hospitals, it sometimes made the difference between getting a GE system or not for many clinics and imaging centers.
Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Medical Imaging Comparisons, CT Scanner
Let me say at the outset that I am a Salesperson and I am proud of that. I have sold innovative, life-changing products into the diagnostic imaging market for over thirty years and it is a rewarding profession. I vividly remember the days of single slice CT scanning and providers increasing the dose on patients to get a more diagnostic image. It was routine practice when needed and not so much as a second thought was given in most circumstances about increased patient dose in order to improve diagnostic image quality. With the advent of helical scanning and multi-slice capabilities, the focus on CT dose in healthcare became a reality.
Topics: iterative image reconstruction, Low-dose solution, CT Scanner
CT Scanner or “computed tomography” has been used on animals since the 1970s. It has grown in popularity in veterinary medicine in recent years, because it can provide high image quality and enable vets to make more definitive diagnosis. It can help you identify the best options for treating your pet patients. Best of all, CT Scanners have become more affordable for use in veterinary practices. Before you decide to add CT Scanning to your practice, there are some important considerations.
Topics: Buying Imaging Equipment, Used Medical Imaging Equipment, CT Scanner, Veterinary Blogs
Radiation dose has become a growing concern for clinicians and patients alike, especially when children have been referred for a medical imaging test. Everyone wants to know more about the risks and benefits of CT scans, X-rays and other forms of medical imaging. When is it necessary? Is it safe? What are the alternatives? Patients want answers, so they can make more informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Topics: iterative image reconstruction, CT Scanner, More Than Just Imaging Solutions
