Consistent Commitment to Dose Reduction
The ability to rapidly deliver high-resolution images has made CT a core imaging modality across healthcare today. Corresponding with its greater use and growing breadth of applications, however, have been increasing concerns over patient safety due to radiation exposure.
Canon Medical Systems has always shared these concerns and has been actively involved in introducing automated, easy CT dose-saving tools for decades based on the ALARA principle. This principle states that only the minimum amount of radiation necessary to accomplish the diagnostic task at hand should be used in order to keep patient risk As Low As Reasonably Possible (ALARA).
INSTINX* — AI-Assisted Total Workflow Experience
Elevating Operator Experience
All-new, easy to learn operating system (UX) that tailors the dose to each patient and optimizes workflow, from referral to reporting while improving consistency and efficiency.
Current User Experience
Enhanced User Experience
Featuring:
- Compact scan control system with immersive 27-inch 4K monitor for precision and clarity.
- Scan with confidence starting on day one, with simplified and intelligent end-to-end workflow tools that improve consistency.
- Embrace the latest in AI-powered technology, elevating your capabilities and expanding possibilities.
- Low-dose, 3D Landmark Scan enabling robust Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD) technology.
- Intuitive, efficient, faster patient throughput and streamlined experience that saves time and improves consistency between technologists.
- Easy to navigate
- Drag-and-drop protocol list
- INSTINX intuitive "Badges"
- Simplifies advanced exam types
- Guiding workflow steps
- SilverBeam ultra-low dose 3D landmark scan
- Dose neutral compared to traditional 2D scanogram
- Scan with confidence and improved consistency
- Automatic scan planning using 3D Landmark Scan and Anatomical Landmark Detection (ALD)
*INSTINX is available on the Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition and Aquilion Serve SP.
Deep Learning Reconstruction
See through the noise
The Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE), an innovative approach to CT reconstruction, uses Deep Learning to distinguish true signal from noise to deliver sharp, clear and distinct images at speed. Trained using vast amounts of high-quality image data, AiCE provides enhanced anatomical resolution across the whole body1 including brain, lung, cardiac and musculoskeletal systems.
AiCE deep learning reconstruction images feature:
- Our best low-contrast resolution, ever1,3
- Dose neutral industry-leading ultra-high resolution2
- Improved low-contrast detectability, noise and spatial resolution relative to hybrid iterative reconstruction
- Image noise texture more similar to FBP compared to MBIR reconstruction3
- Fast reconstruction
- Easy workflow
11.5mm @ 0.3%, 22.6 mGy for Genesis. 1.5mm@ 0.3%, 21.8 mGy for Prime SP
2Aquilion Precision, Dose neutral between Ultra-high resolution mode with AiCE and normal resolution mode with hybrid iterative reconstruction
3Aquilion ONE / GENESIS Edition
Introducing PIQE 1024* super resolution1
Insights Sharper with Deep Learning
Achieve super resolution1 imaging on wide-area CT by combining the ultra-high resolution benefits of the Aquilion Precision with the wide-area benefits of the Aquilion ONE platform, enabled by Precise IQ-Engine (PIQE)* 1024 super resolution1.
- Super-resolution1 + low-contrast detectability + low-noise + low-dose
- Available for body and cardiac applications
- No additional radiation dose or modification of scan protocols
- High-quality visualization and post processing
*Option
1PIQE is designed to fully utilize the maximum resolution of the detector
Precise IQ-Engine (PIQE)* Super Resolution1 Cardiac CT
A new standard in cardiac clarity
Overcome the challenges of coronary artery visualization in stents and heavily calcified vessels by combining the power of one-beat cardiac and AI enhanced image sharpness with PIQE*. PIQE* super resolution1 deep learning reconstruction delivers sharp cardiac images without compromising on noise, temporal resolution or dose.
*Option
1PIQE is designed to fully utilize the maximum resolution of the detector
Image Courtesy: Dr. M Chen, NHLBI, National Institutes of Health, USA
SilverBeam
Lung Cancer Screening with low doses and Advanced Intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) Deep Learning Reconstruction.
Broaden access to ultra-low dose CT Lung Cancer Screening exams enabled by SilverBeam in combination with AiCE Deep Learning Reconstruction, to deliver sharp, clear and distinct images required for a confident diagnosis.
Variable Helical Pitch with three phases (vHP3)*
Enables multiple specialized studies within a single scan.
vHP 3-Phase* allows three scans to be performed in a single acquisition, seamlessly transitioning between scan parameters optimized for each body region. vHP 3-Phase* has potential for less contrast media1 and lower radiation dose by providing the flexibility to seamlessly transition:
- Between ECG Gating on and off during a cardiac scan
- Between dose and image quality during a CAP scan
- Between fast and detailed pitch during a trauma scan
*Option, Available on Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition, Aquilion ONE / Prism Edition, Aquilion ONE / GENESIS Edition, Aquilion Serve SP and Aquilion Prime SP
1Optimization of contrast usage is only recommended within the dosing ranges that appear in approved iodinated contrast drug labeling.
Continuing Education
for Dose Management
Programs are offered at our Educational Center, at your place of business and online. Through the Canon Medical Systems Learning Center (CLC) portal you can access a wealth of resources for both online and instructor-led courses.
