Precision, speed, and patient comfort are the needs of the hour in CT imaging. Siemens Healthineers supports this requirement with its state-of-the-art Dual Source Technology offering significant gains with spectral data, enhanced diagnostic quality and extended clinical application range for doctors and radiologists. During routine imaging, Dual Source Dual Energy (DSDE) technology delivers enhanced image quality, greater accuracy and diagnostic confidence along with the ability to tailor dose and protocols for challenging clinical decisions. Overall productivity is increased enabled by AI-based clinical automation and reduced patient preparation times.
Dual Source Dual Energy
DSDE technology is an advancement of Siemens Healthineers’ Dual Energy Computed Tomography (CT) offering features that were previously difficult or impossible. As compared to the physical limitations of single source scanners, Dual Source CT enhances imaging capabilities, irrespective of how demanding the clinical application is. AI-driven auto power selection (KV and mAs) and high power from the dual source scanners promises accurate diagnostic results regardless of a patient’s age, size, weight or other physical conditions, directly translating into informed decisions and better treatment outcomes. The system’s scan speeds can support high patient loads, while addressing critical and emergency patient care.
“As a resident back in 2004, my tutor told me that CT scans would soon be replaced by the more innovative MRI technology. DSDE technology has proven that CT has the potential to evolve and prove its existence.
It’s exceptional image quality enables easy diagnosis through dual-energy spectral and cardiovascular imaging delivering excellent medical outcomes while ensuring patient comfort at the same time”.
By: Dr. Usama Mohammad Hassan Al Bastaki
DSDE systems use two X-ray sources, which can be set to work independently offering five key imaging modes. With the Fast Temporal Resolution mode, intrinsic native temporal resolutions under 75 milliseconds can be achieved without any software correction. The Turbo Flash ultra- fast scanning mode enables highpitch spiral scans and rapid acquisition speed helps keep patient motion in check, leading to exceptional image quality. With the Dual Energy mode, the X-ray tubes are set at different energies to provide maximum spectral separation allowing large anatomical volumes to be covered at high speeds and low doses. The Dual Power mode allows the combined output of the two tubes, keeping radiation dose and contrast media levels down for both obese and normal patients. The Adaptive 4D Spiral mode is ideal for dynamic and functional imaging, providing significantly high coverage at exactly the right moment in time with low dose.
Intelligent automation
Siemens Healthineers has two Dual Source CT scanners – the SOMATOM Force and the SOMATOM Drive – both of which use FAST (Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies) AI Integrated Workflow, a com- bination of solutions such as FAST 3D camera, touch panels and other advanced applications. An array of diagnostic possibilities like virtual unenhanced maps for oncology cases, mono-energetic images for metal artifact reduction or perfused blood volume maps of lungs for pulmonary embolism assessment are available automatically. Some of the other key applications of these scanners include paediatric, neurological, functional cases, trauma and critical care, cardiovascular imaging including dynamic myocardial perfusion, orthopaedics, thoraco-abdomen, head and neck, and bariatrics.
Future-ready
The Siemens Healthineers Dual Source CT scanner family is a future-ready solution for the healthcare sector.
Follow the link:
For more information on Dual Source CT
