SOMATOM Sessions

RSNA 2009 – Dose Reduction

Siemens has always been the innovation leader in research and development of medical imaging. This leadership has always been firmly anchored in the belief that advanced technology needs to be helpful in clinical routine. Such improvements must offer advantages to both medical personnel and patients. In computed tomography (CT), patient safety means highest image quality at lowest dose. Our dedication to this principle has led us to develop our unique CARE program – “Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure”. This principle coordinates and compliments the ALARA principle, “As Low As Reasonably Achievable.” Siemens insists on respecting these two principles without loss of image integrity.
The last significant milestone along this path was the introduction of the SOMATOM^® Definition Flash Scanner at the RSNA 2008. At this year’s RSNA, we will introduce IRIS – “Iterative Reconstruction in Image Space” – a new image reconstruction algorithm that beautifully and efficiently expands the capabilities of the high-end SOMATOM Definition family.
Our cover story in this issue includes a summary of all the successful dose-reducing methods achieved by Siemens over the years. In addition to optimum healthcare and safety for patients, another obligation remains close to our hearts: to provide the best possible working conditions for physicians and other medical personnel. Today, when a single scan can bring up 2,500 images and reveal numerous pathologies that require different diagnostic and examination methods, an integrated, efficient and automated data management system is absolutely necessary. Siemens has recognized and met this challenge with syngo^® via*.
Read the amazing details in the special supplement to this RSNA issue of SOMATOM Sessions.

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*syngo.via can be used as a standalone device or together with a variety of syngo.via based software options, which are medical devices in their own rights.