Siemens is adding CARE Analytics to its portfolio of CARE (Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure) applications. The new application allows dose received by patients during an examination with computed tomography (CT) systems, molecular imaging (positron emission tomography) PET•CT TruePoint™ systems, X-ray, fluoroscopy and mammography devices, and angiography systems to be analyzed and evaluated. Hence, CARE Analytics can help clinicians, for example, improve their scan protocols and work with reduced dose.

Comparability of data for increased transparency

For radiological and nuclear medicine examinations that involve the use of ionizing radiation with X-ray fluoroscopy or radiodiagnostics, the medical profession generally applies the "ALARA" principle – As Low As Reasonably Achievable. The aim here is to strike an ideal balance between the required image quality and the radiation dose. In the most relevant imaging procedures, such as CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy, angiography, and molecular imaging, Siemens is one of the pioneers in the development of dose reduction technologies for many years. For its radiological devices that work with X-rays or radioactive tracers, Siemens has developed an entire range of technologies – Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure (CARE) – that enable the dose to be reduced significantly without compromising the image quality. CARE Analytics is the new member in a comprehensive portfolio of CARE applications which can help medical staff to reduce X-ray dose.

• Analysis and evaluation of dose received by patients during an examination with radiology devices from Siemens
• Potential use for protocol optimization
• Improved reporting on patient dose history
• Increased transparency for the patient and institution regarding the applied dose.