2017 Toshiba Aquilion PRIME

TOSHIBA Aquilion PRIME multidetector helical CT scanner with the ability to generate 160 slices per rotation at high speed.

Clinical Performance and Multislice Technology

• Capacity of 160 Cuts: Thanks to the coneXact™ reconstruction algorithm, the system generates 160 high-precision cuts per rotation.
• Ultra-Fast Scan Speed: Achieve a full rotation in just 0.35 seconds, minimizing motion artifacts in pediatric patients or those with high heart rates.
• Detector of 80 Rows: Includes a 0.5 mm detector that provides wide coverage and superior spatial resolution in full-body studies.
• MegaCool™ X-Ray Tube: High-capacity tube (7.5 MHU) with industry-leading cooling rate, ensuring continuous operation without interruptions due to overheating.
• High-Power Generator: Equipped with a 72 kW generator to ensure excellent beam penetration even in complex bariatric studies.

Patient Safety and Dose Reduction

• AIDR 3D (Iterative Technology): Reduces image noise and automatically lowers radiation dose by up to 75% while maintaining optimal diagnostic quality.
• Active Collimator: Eliminates unnecessary exposure by blocking X-rays at the start and end of the helical scan range.
• SUREExposure™ 3D: Real-time tube current adjustment based on patient anatomy to deliver only the minimum required dose.
• Protection for Sensitive Areas: The Boost3D™ function optimizes dose in high-absorption regions such as shoulders and pelvis, ensuring clear images with less radiation.

Ergonomic Design and Efficient Workflow

• 780 mm Gantry Opening: The widest tunnel in its class, improving patient experience and facilitating access for interventional procedures.
• Patient Table for 300 kg: Robust design with high load capacity, ideal for emergency services and bariatric patients.
• Lateral Table Travel (Tech Assist): The only technology that allows lateral movement of the table, facilitating patient positioning without the need for physical repositioning.
• Installation in Reduced Spaces: Designed to fit small rooms with a minimum installation area of only 14.8 m².
• Integrated touch panels: full control from the gantry with interactive screens that display patient information and scan times.

Specialized Capabilities (Optional)

• Advanced Cardiology: Software for cardiac function analysis, calcium quantification (SURECardio™), and characterization of coronary plaques.
• Cerebral Perfusion Studies: Ability to perform Shuttle Helical to obtain dynamic volume data in cerebral blood flow studies up to 12 cm.
• Real-Time Intervention: SUREFluoro™ option for CT-guided biopsies with real-time visualization.