Introducing the all-new Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition. Built from the ground-up with our next-generation gantry and optics, the latest Deep Learning Reconstruction technology, and PIQE 10241.
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SilverBeam can be used to reduce noise by attenuating low-energy photons from the x-ray beam. Combine with Super Resolution2 PIQE Lung1 for sharp anatomical detail, without comprising on image noise or dose.
Courtesy Prof. Roy and Prof. Ohana, University Hospital of Strasbourg, France
View Scan Parameters
| Scan Mode | kVp | mAs | Reconstruction | CTDIvol | DLP | Effective Dose† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helical with SilverBeam | 120 (Ag) | SUREExposure | PIQE | 2 mGy | 74 mGy·cm | 1.0 mSv |
†AAPM Report 96, k-factor 0.014
1 Based upon NEQ measurements. Data available upon request.
2 PIQE is designed to fully utilize the maximum resolution of the detector3 Global Illumination is a purchasable option with Vitrea® Advanced Workstation.
PIQE 1024* Lung is a Super Resolution1 Deep Learning Reconstruction that provides sharp anatomical detail for improved visualization of the lung parenchyma, without dose penalty to the patient.
View Scan Parameters
| Scan Mode | kVp | mAs | Reconstruction | CTDIvol | DLP | Effective Dose† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | 120 | SUREExposure | PIQE 1024 | 4.5 mGy | 130.5 mGy·cm | 1.8 mSv |
†AAPM Report 96, k-factor 0.0145
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1 PIQE is designed to fully utilized the maximum resolution of the detector.
Based upon NEQ measurements, e.g. increase in NEQ by a factor of X (range y – z) for frequencies above 0.5 lp/mm for a 320mm FOV at an SSDE of 9mGy.
Broaden access to high-quality, low dose imaging with the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition CT scanner equipped with SilverBeam, a beam shaping filter that optimizes the x-ray spectrum for ultra low-dose lung cancer screening scans.
View Scan Parameters| Scan Mode | kVp | mAs | Reconstruction | CTDlvol | DLP | Effective Dose† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helical | 120 w/ SilverBeam | SUREExposure | AiCE | 1.3 mGy | 37.4 mGy·cm | 0.5 mSv |
†AAPM Report 96, k-factor 0.014
Courtesy of Dr. Bull, Bournemouth, UK
The views and findings included here are those of the presenter. Clinical settings and other considerations may impact repeating these results.
Improve diagnostic confidence with Super Resolution1 Precise IQ Engine Deep Learning Reconstruction, PIQE 1024* images that provide visualization of small structures without additional radiation dose.
This patient was scanned for a CT chest, abdomen and pelvis with intravenous and oral contrast for metastatic staging evaluation.
Courtesy of Dr. M. Chen, NHLBI, National Institute of Health, USA
| Scan Mode | kVp | mAs | Reconstruction | CTDIvol | DLP | Effective Dose† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helical | 120 | SUREExposure | PIQE 1024 Body | 6 mGy | 385 mGy·cm | 5.5 mSv |
†AAPM Report 96, k-factor 0.0145
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1 PIQE is designed to fully utilize the maximum resolution of the detector.