Medical facilities conduct millions of CT scans every year. From increased demand due to COVID-19 to contrast dye shortages, providing diagnostic imaging is even more challenging now than in the past. Getting the best long-term performance from your equipment is critical.

Siemens is a leader in the CT scanner market. A Siemens Somatom CT scanner is a high-quality and reliable choice for your facility. Learn more about Siemens Somatom scanners and how they can benefit your imaging.

Multiple Slice Configurations

The Siemens Somatom CT scanner line includes 16-slice to 128-slice configurations. A 16-slice scanner is an economical option with good image quality. Higher-slice CT scanners produce more detailed images and are usually faster.

Scanners with 64 and 128-slice configurations provide high-quality images appropriate for cardiac imaging. A 128-slice CT produces a lower radiation dose in the patient than a 64-slice CT.

A 128-slice scanner will be more expensive. The cost may be justifiable for facilities that handle a high volume of patients needing detailed imaging. A 64-slice scanner is likely enough for facilities with more moderate demands.

Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies

Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies (FAST) helps you improve efficiency. You can also boost accuracy and reproducibility. FAST technology enables you to prepare and complete imaging more quickly.

FAST Planning accelerates setting up each scan. It simplifies and standardizes the process and automatically applies the correct ranges.

FAST Spine gives you complex vertebrae reconstructions more quickly. It automatically labels the spine and identifies each vertebra and disc position.

FAST Cardio Wizard gives you step-by-step guidance. It provides additional reassurance for complex cardiac imaging.

FAST 3D Camera

Some Siemens Somatom CT scanners have a FAST 3D camera. The camera lets you capture the patient’s shape, position, and height in 3D. The 3D camera will recognize body contours through thick clothes or other complex media.

You can use data from the camera to improve patient positioning. Your work will be more accurate, and you can position patients based on data to increase reproducibility.

Advanced Iterative Reconstruction Methods

Radiologists want the highest quality images at the lowest possible dose for the patient. Achieving this goal in the daily routine can be a challenge. Siemens Somatom CT scanners use cutting-edge iterative reconstruction methods to help you deliver the best care.

SAFIRE

Many Siemens Somatom CT scanners use Sinogram Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction (SAFIRE). SAFIRE is an iterative reconstruction algorithm that provides an image reconstruction speed as fast as 15 images per second.

This image quality requires only a low dose. SAFIRE can reduce CT patient dosage depending on the task, patient size, and anatomical location and is simple to use and implement.

ADMIRE

Advanced Modeled Iterative Reconstruction (ADMIRE) is one of the latest innovations in iterative reconstruction and relies on innovative algorithms and techniques.

This progress resulted from advances in software and hardware. They reduce radiation and produce more natural imaging.

ADMIRE evaluates data from surrounding elements instead of a single detector. Noise cancellation in the image space provides further improvements in quality. ADMIRE uses large-scale analysis in all directions to separate anatomical structure from noise.

High processing power means ADMIRE can fit easily into daily routines.

iMAR

Iterative Metal Artifact Reduction (iMAR) can significantly reduce artifacts caused by:

  • Implants
  • Artificial Joints
  • Pacemakers

If the metal in the scanned object distorts the underlying CT data, iMAR can produce higher-quality images. The improvement comes without increasing the radiation dose.

Automatic Exposure Control

Reducing the dose of radiation in diagnostic imaging is a high priority. Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) is one way to decrease the radiation dose. AEC automatically modulates the tube current to compensate for variations in patient attenuation.

Siemens Somatom CT scanners use the CARE Dose4D AEC system. CARE Dose4D aims to produce a constant image quality regardless of the attenuation level. It uses a target mAs level for a standard-sized patient as the reference.

CARE Dose4D automatically modulates the tube current in the angular and longitudinal directions. It also adapts to different patient sizes and anatomical regions in real-time.

Tin Filter Technology

Siemens tin filter technology is another method for reducing patient radiation dosage. Tin filters help maintain image quality with less radiation. Tin filter technology is beneficial for:

  • Orthopedic Exams
  • Lung Scans
  • Sensitive Scans

Tin filters add another layer to the x-ray pre-filtration process. They help overcome traditional limits on dose reduction.

A tin filter filters out unnecessary photons. Specifically, it blocks low-energy x-ray photons. Tin filters also optimize image quality at the intersection of soft tissue and air. It reduces beam hardening artifacts and image quality in bony structures.

Better Patient Experience

A Siemens Somatom CT scanner helps you provide a better patient experience. These scanners offer high image quality with a lower radiation dose. You can conduct imaging and get results faster.

Some scanners let you adjust the color and brightness of the LED panel to create a more pleasant atmosphere in the imaging area.

Siemens also uses noise-reducing technologies that improve the diagnostic experience. Patients benefit from a low level of noise even during peak operation.

Better Cost Efficiency

You can find a Siemens Somatom CT scanner that helps you achieve better cost efficiency.

Several models have a small footprint to help you optimize your use of space. Less space for the scanner means more space for beds and other equipment.

Siemens CT scanners have lower power consumption and cooling requirements. Your operating expenses are lower. Lower energy use applies to standby mode and while scanning.

You can increase revenue from higher patient throughput. Siemens Somatom CT scanners give you faster positioning and streamlined workflows.

Choose Your Siemens Somatom CT Scanner

A Siemens Somatom CT scanner can benefit your practice in many ways. These scanners have a range of features that help you optimize image quality and patient experience. The Siemens Somatom product line gives you exceptional cost efficiency.

You can trust TTG Imaging Solutions for new and refurbished Siemens Somatom CT scanners. Our refurbished models give you high-quality equipment at the best value. You can focus on your patients, knowing you’re using an unmatched clinical solution.

Contact TTG today to learn more about our Siemens Somatom CT scanners.