Royal Bournemouth Hospital is first to install Aquilion One/Insight Edition CT system in the UK
The first two installations in European healthcare facilities of the Aquilion One/Insight Edition have taken place at Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the UK and the University of Strasbourg in France.
Canon Medical Systems says the CT scanner with Instinx workflow and the latest deep learning reconstruction technology simplifies complicated scans for clinicians, elevates those that are more routine, and is easy to operate, regardless of the level of experience or how specialised the scan is. With the Insight Edition, Canon says it has streamlined the design and workflow experience to enable fast, safe and efficient CT examinations.
The Aquilion One/Insight Edition’s new imaging chain features the CoolNovus x-ray tube and PureInsight detector, designed to withstand the forces generated during ultrafast 0.24 second gantry rotations. The tube is designed for precise operation at a force of 50g combined with good heat dissipation and longer tube life, while the PureInsight detector reduces electronic noise, which adds to better image quality.
Instinx employs automation whenever possible to make operations easier, faster and more consistent, with a 40 per cent reduction in workflow steps. Its 80cm diameter and flared gantry enhance patient comfort while two built-in cameras simplify patient positioning where AI-based anatomical detection executes automatic scan planning, making every scan accessible to operators of all levels. With an intuitive CT interface, training time can be significantly reduced.
Precise IQ Engine (PIQE) is Canon’s next step in deep learning reconstruction bringing together spatial resolution and reduced noise. PIQE shows sharper anatomical details in 1024 image matrix for better delineation of small anatomical structures for a more accurate diagnosis of complex pathologies, particularly in cardiology, oncology or paediatric imaging.
Picture: Different cardiac CTA reconstructions showing improved noise and spatial resolution in the PIQE 1024 reconstruction.
Published on page 16 of the May 2024 issue of RAD Magazine.
