Innovation Leadership in Dose Reduction

Reduce patient and operator dose
The comprehensive dose-saving package including CAREvision, CAREprofile, CAREposition and CAREfilter enables flexible pulse rates, automatic filter settings and radiation-free patient positioning and collimation. With the new low-dose acquisition program, savings of up to 67% can be achieved. Low-dose syngo DynaCT provides 3D imaging with up to 72% less dose.

Provide dose monitoring during the procedure
CAREguard monitors doses effectively during a procedure. By providing a warning message when an identified threshold is reached, skin dose becomes easier to control for physician and staff.

Make dose reporting easy and structured
CAREreport contains all patient demographics, procedure, and dose information. Using commercially available programs or in-house software, hospitals can filter this information for additional processing, such as dose analysis.
CARE is not an option
The comprehensive CARE package is now a standard in every Artis zee interventional imaging system. 

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CARE improves patient safety and economical outcomes
MI’s scanners use radioactive imaging biomarkers to visualize biological processes of life. Molecular imaging is one of the fastest growing imaging tests making it even more important to administer the lowest dose possible. Our innovative CARE solutions reduce the amount of injected dose to the patient. Not only is patient care enhanced but radiopharmaceuticals are used more efficiently, thereby providing positive economical outcomes.

Half dose and double speed with Biograph mCT
The Biograph mCT is the only PET•CT system which can offer a wide range of flexibility in patient dose reduction and acquisition length. Patient dose can be reduced while at the same time increasing scan speed. By offering solutions such as IRIS, TrueV and HD technologies, Siemens is the only company that can provide routine PET•CT imaging using half dose and double speed.

Half dose and double speed with Symbia SPECT•CT
Symbia’s proven technologies provide a comprehensive cardiac workup while easing the burden of the global molybdenum shortage by reducing the consumption of technetium dose. IQ•SPECT technology enables routine cardiac SPECT scans using half the dose and double the speed. With a cardio-centric orbit and collimators which center on and magnify the heart, the Symbia can perform a diagnostic SPECT•CT, including calcium scoring, using half the injected dose and in half the time.

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Best achievable image quality at lowest possible dose
All ARCADIS systems are equipped with state-of-the-art features to reduce radiation dose to the patient and operator. These include EASY, the automatic dose, contrast, and brightness control system, as well as a dedicated low-dose examination setting. The optional measuring chamber is integrated into the single tank to enable the measurement and recording of the dose area product and the standardized surface dose to the patient.

Comprehensive dose monitoring and reporting
By providing visualization of the air kerma on the display and a defined threshold with warning messages when a certain threshold is reached, procedures become easy to manage for physician and staff.

Enabling radiation-free navigation with NaviLink
NaviLink, our open interface to connect computer assisted surgery systems to our C-arms, allows the user to perform a registration-free navigated procedure. This combination of imaging and navigation systems can further reduce applied dose significantly.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in the Northern Hemisphere. More than 10% of all women can expect to have some manifestation of the disease during their lifetime¹. Although earlier detection and better treatment may have reduced mortality in recent years, 30% of women with breast cancer will die from the disease.

Mammography is the gold standard for breast cancer screening for women aged 40 and older. Digital mammography has improved diagnostics, especially in younger women and in women with dense breasts². In most countries, screening programs have been established in order to support prevention efforts and early breast cancer detection. The right balance between radiation dose exposure and high image quality for screening and diagnostic confidence is of utmost importance.

MAMMOMAT Inspiration
The Opdose® feature of the MAMMOMAT Inspiration is designed to minimize a patient’s radiation dose and exposure time. Opdose® automatically selects the appropriate anode/filter combination (Mo/Mo, Mo/Rh, and W/Rh) and the lowest dose for individual breast characteristics.

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¹World Health Organization
²Pisano, E.D., Gatsonis, C., Hendrick, E., et al. Diagnostic Performance of Digital versus Film Mammography for Breast-Cancer Screening. NEJM. 2005. 353:1773-1783.
* Uhlenbrock D.F., Mertelmeier T.: Comparison of Anode/Filter Combinations in Digital Mammography with Respect to the Average Glandular Dose, Fortschr Röntgenstr 181(2009): 249-254.

Increased patient care
With Utilization Management, dose information is made available in all basic and advanced reports for the SOMATOM Definition systems (from SW version VA20). It is an easy way to track system and dose utilization details at the point of care. With these reports, users can see if any specific values have been exceeded, indicating that a significant radiation dose has been administered.

Visibility of dose usage data on a monthly or multi-monthly period
Users get an overview of the total number and the percentage split of all selected protocols, while also seeing the available dose information for the dedicated period. The relevant dose values for a CT examination are the CT dose index volume (CTDIvol) and the dose length product (DLP).

Easy to obtain dose information
The dose information is already included in the basic report of the proactive service Siemens Utilization Management. Users obtain the section for total number of scan ranges and available dose information under examination types. Utilization Management for CT is available from specific software versions forward.

Radiation dose is not just an issue affecting the health and well-being of patients; it also affects the health and safety of your clinical team. The use of imaging equipment means that employers must be very dose-aware, and apply dose-reduction technologies to their clinical environments.

Dose reduction and reporting features help limit clinical staff exposure
Siemens CARE is designed to help your team get the most information possible from patient images, while protecting them from X-ray and radiopharmaceutical radiation. Siemens constantly measures and reports the doses used with our systems so you can increase employee awareness and enhance their well-being in the workplace.

Treat patients confidently and successfully with top-quality tools
At the same time, the improved, clear images provided with Siemens CARE features give your clinicians the state-of-the-art tools they need to quickly and accurately assess and treat patients. With Siemens CARE, dose reduction and excellent image quality are part of the same package.

Limit daily dose exposure
Staff members scanning patients who have been injected with radiopharmaceuticals do not have shielding around them for protection from dose exposure. Since most of the day is spent next to these patients, it is critical to reduce your staffs’ exposure as much as possible. With Siemens CARE features, you can have the peace of mind that your molecular imaging team is minimizing exposure risks.

The benefits of Siemens CARE for clinical staff:

• Imaging systems which offer reduced radiation help limit technologists and clinicians exposure to dose.
• Siemens CARE features provide advanced 2D and 3D imaging while protecting employees.
• Monthly dose usage reports raise awareness and enhance clinical staff well-being in the workplace.
• High-quality images obtained with dose reduction deliver the diagnostic tools employees need while limiting daily dose exposure.

As patients become more informed about the risks associated with radiation exposure, medical professionals are under increased pressure to justify imaging procedures. With Siemens CARE, you can advise patients that their procedures will be done using the lowest possible dose, giving your facility a competitive advantage.

Attract top staff by providing better patient care
The ability to provide better, enhanced care will also attract top medical professionals to your workplace. Like the general public, they are concerned about reducing radiation exposure for patients – and themselves. But Siemens CARE doesn’t just enable dose reduction; it gives your clinical staff access to the latest innovations in 2D and 3D imaging, enhancing their diagnostic ability as well as their well-being.

Increase clinicians dose awareness
Siemens also constantly measures and reports the radiation doses used with our CT systems. Dose information is provided in a monthly Utilization Management report that includes the average DLP and average CTDl_vol for each scan protocol. Using this data, you can increase employee awareness of radiation exposure and improve their work environment.

Reduce resource consumption – and run your business more efficiently
Molecular imaging scanners use radioactive imaging biomarkers to visualize biological processes, and these biomarkers are associated with cost. Another unique advantage of Siemens CARE is that it helps you run your business efficiently. Reducing radiation dose translates into a more efficient use of radiopharmaceuticals which has a positive economical outcome. Additionally, an increasingly competitive healthcare market requires productivity improvements. Siemens CARE innovations also boost the speed of examinations, increasing throughput and scanner utilization while improving patient comfort.

Structured reporting on dose
More and more countries and authorities require the reporting of patient exposure following an intervention. To meet current and future regulations, Siemens dose reporting allows effective analysis of dose exposure and thus enables enhanced in-house dose reporting.

The benefits of Siemens CARE for your business:

• Patients are more likely to choose healthcare facilities that offer the latest in dose reduction technologies.
• Top medical professionals are drawn to clinical environments that provide state-of-the-art imaging tools while emphasizing staff and patient care.
• Siemens CARE goes beyond dose reduction to include the latest imaging technologies and diagnostic tools.
• With Siemens CARE, your business can leverage limited resources more efficiently and avoid unnecessary examinations.