The new system expands the clinical reach of Siemens Healthineers’ signature dual-source technology. It also features myExam Companion and integrated 3D cameras to simplify scanner operation. The system also requires up to 20% less power consumption than previous dual-source systems.
According to a news release, it offers more accessibility for smaller and rural facilities as well as outpatient diagnostic centers. Somatom Pro.Pulse offers lower lifecycle costs compared to other dual-source systems with an improved cooling system and more efficient power consumption.
“With our new advanced Dual Source CT scanner we aim to make this high-class technology available to more patients,” said Philipp Fischer, head of CT at Siemens Healthineers. “CT exams performed on this system follow an intelligent and intuitive workflow appealing to various levels of experience. This enables standardization and reproducibility for clinicians and thus saves personnel capacities.”
Dr. Quoc-Duy Vo, head of radiology at Morges Hospital, Switzerland, said the system provides high-quality cardiac imaging and more.
“We are happy to finally be able to use this high-end technology in our facility. The clinical role of CT is expanding into a key player in early detection and therapy planning. Therefore, we need a high-performance system allowing exams for an even broader patient group,” Quoc-Duy Vo said.
More about Siemens Healthineers dual-source tech and the Somatom Pro.Pulse
Dual-source CT scanners feature two radiation tubes and detectors, each allowing for high temporal resolution. This limits image artifacts from breathing or heart motion and enables the scanning of patients with various challenging clinical conditions.
Siemens Healthineers incorporated tin filters to keep the radiation dose low while maintaining optimum image quality. This especially rings true in clinical indications like ultra-low dose thorax scans.
Somatom Pro.Pulse utilizes myExam Companion to simplify exams through intelligent workflows, personalizing each patient’s scans. The technology combines patient data and collects relevant information for CT scans. The scanner then optimizes scan parameters and tailors a patient-specific protocol.
Siemens Healthineers’ fully assisting scanner technologies (FAST) 3D camera automatically performs precise and consistent positioning. Both features help reduce the time needed for routine tasks.