Innovation Leadership in Dose Reduction
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How can we achieve excellent outcomes at the lowest possible dose?
Protecting patients and staff from unnecessary radiation is our concern. That’s why, as an innovation leader in dose reduction, Siemens has always been committed to the ALARA principle (As Low as Reasonably Achievable). Built on this principle, Siemens has long applied a comprehensive approach to all areas of diagnostic and interventional imaging:
CARE - Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure.
The Siemens CARE standard combines a variety of advanced technologies and applications, including one of the most extensive 2D and 3D imaging portfolios in the industry. Our equipment and software are uniquely designed to optimize outcomes for diagnosis and intervention while reducing radiation exposure for patients and physicians. Furthermore, Siemens training helps to educate on the most efficient use of our dose reduction technologies.
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The philosophy driving Siemens CARE applications and technologies can be summed up simply: they are designed to help you deliver better care.
CARE for patients
Imaging is integral to caring for patients as it provides a less invasive and more accurate method of diagnosis, and helps measure the efficacy of treatment. Reducing radiation exposure for patients today means reducing the risk of acute and potential long-term damage. Siemens has a long, successful history of delivering maximum image quality with minimum dose using imaging features that are unique in the industry. By offering state-of-the-art imaging based on the Siemens CARE standard, you may ease patients’ concerns about exposing themselves to too much radiation.
- Lower radiation dose helps reduce the potential risk of long-term damage.
- Dose reduction is particularly important when diagnosing or treating children, women of child-bearing age, and patients who may need to receive multiple examinations.
- Innovative imaging technology enables fast scans so you can quickly examine your most challenging patients without having to repeat the scan.
Some Examples:
CARE kV
CARE kV suggests the optimal kV settings for a CT scan and works hand in hand with CARE Dose4D, our well-established automated real-time exposure control solution, which can save up to 60% and especially benefit the youngest patients.
SAFIRE*
SAFIRE is the first raw-data-based iterative reconstruction. It allows up to 60% dose reduction or delivers superior image quality. Furthermore, SAFIRE provides an improved workflow with variable settings.
IQ•SPECT™
With IQ•SPECT, you can get more information from the heart in 5 minutes than you would get with a conventional SPECT in 20 minutes. IQ•SPECT performs scans with half the dose and in half the time resulting in superb patient comfort.
Low-dose syngo DynaCT®
During complex interventional cases 3D imaging provides valuable additional information. With Low-dose syngo DynaCT this information can be acquired at, e.g. only 0.3 mSv** during neuro imaging.
CAREposition
CAREposition provides with every Artis zee system radiation-free patient positioning and allows the table to be panned or the C-arm to be moved without fluoroscopy.
* The information about this product is being provided for planning purposes. The product is pending 510(k) review, and is not yet commercially available in the U.S.
** Based on the Alderson phantom according to ICRP 60 and 103
CARE for clinical staff
Siemens CARE is designed to help your team get the most information possible from patient images, while reducing exposure from high 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. 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 help them quickly and accurately assess and treat patients. With Siemens CARE, dose reduction and excellent image quality are part of the same package.
- Imaging systems which offer reduced radiation help limit technologists’ and physicians’ exposure to dose.
- Monthly dose usage reports raise awareness and enhance employees’ well-being in the workplace.
- High-quality images obtained with less radiation dose help enable clinical staff to accurately treat and diagnose patients while limiting their daily dose exposure.
Some Examples:
HandCARE®
HandCARE reduces the radiologist’s radiation exposure in CT-guided interventions by switching off the radiation in segments where the physician’s hand might be in the field of measurement.
HD•PET Technologies
HD•PET and ultraHD•PET technologies deliver razor sharp, distortion-free PET image quality that enable greater diagnostic confidence. Together with our unique TrueV technology, scans can be completed with half the dose and double the speed, minimizing your staffs’ exposure while at the same time providing quicker and more efficient scans.
CAREvision
CAREvision provides with every Artis zee system variable fluoroscopy pulse rates that can be adapted according to the clinical need from 30 pulses per second (p/s) in various steps, down to 0.5 p/s saving radiation dose for staff and the patient. When reducing the pulse rates from 30 p/s to 7.5 p/s a dose saving of up to 75% is possible.
CARE for business
With Siemens CARE, you can advise patients that their procedures will be done using the lowest possible dose, giving your facility a competitive advantage. An increasingly competitive healthcare market requires productivity improvements. Siemens CARE innovations also speed examinations, increasing throughput and system utilization while improving patient comfort. Additionally, the ability to provide enhanced care will also attract top medical professionals to your workplace.
- 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 reporting tools.
- With Siemens CARE, your business can leverage limited resources more efficiently and increase throughput.
Some Examples:
Flash Spiral
The Flash Cardio Spiral is an extremely low-dose CT scan mode to acquire comprehensive cardiac information potentially opening new market segments and attracting additional referrals.
CAREreport
The DICOM structured dose report contains all patient demographics, procedure, and dose information. CAREreport enhances in-house dose reporting and helps to prepare for future legal requirements.
Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure (CARE) help to reduce radiation dose with excellent diagnostic and interventional outcomes. Life is precious. Take CARE.
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