Obesity in the U.S. has steadily increased over the past 20 years with roughly 36% of all adults and 17% of all children and adolescents aged 2-19 currently in this category.* Increasing access while improving patient comfort, compliance and convenience, Aquilion LB incorporates ergonomic features specifically designed to accommodate this burgeoning patient population.
The industry's widest 90 cm gantry bore provides exceptional access and more comfortable positioning for bariatric patients.
A first-of-its kind table with 660 lb.** weight capacity makes it possible to scan a larger patient population.
*Source: www.ced.gov/obesity/data/facts.html
**Optional
The ability to lower table height to 31.2 cm above the floor facilitates easy access for bariatric and other patients with physical limitations.
Aquilion LB delivers Canon Medical Systems' advanced CT technology in a robust system configuration that delivers the highest quality images at the lower doses. And increases confidence in clinical decision making for the widest range of patients.
Aquilion LB provides the advanced capabilities you need for the most challenging cases. The QuantumPLUS detector, with a true 70 cm field-of-view enables unparalleled image quality for larger patients. 4D acquisition and respiratory gating capabilities enable motion management in radiation therapy.
Use the advantage of the QuantumPLUS detector during bariatric imaging.
AIDR 3D is the latest generation of Canon Medical Systems iterative reconstruction technology that is fully integrated into the imaging chain, and optimized for busy clinical environments.
Integrated into SUREExposure3D settings, this iterative algorithm removes noise in the raw and image data space, by analyzing and the processing the data repeatedly.