Toshiba introduces 160-detector row helical scanning at RSNA annual meeting

One of the most common applications of CT exams is routine body imaging of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. During these exams, healthcare facilities look to provide cutting-edge exams for diagnosis, while improving departmental workflow and maintaining patient safety. To improve body CT imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces 160-detector row helical scanning, which is the helical scan mode with the largest number of detector rows available at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, held in Chicago, Nov. 28 - Dec. 3, 2010 (Booth #3435, South Hall).

“The introduction of ultra helical scanning continues Toshiba's tradition of developing CT technology to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today”

Available on the Aquilion^® ONE and Aquilion^® Premium system editions, Toshiba's ultra helical scanning can image the entire chest, abdomen and pelvis in less than five seconds, which is 2.5 times faster than 64-detector row imaging. This ultra helical scanning mode produces significantly less motion artifact and provides clinicians with high-quality images for accurate diagnosis, allowing them to quickly obtain the information needed.

Since ultra helical scanning can capture a routine body scan in less than five seconds, it can improve workflow for facilities by allowing them to complete exams more quickly and accurately. Additionally, it is ideal for patients who have difficulty staying still during exams, such as trauma patients.

"The introduction of ultra helical scanning continues Toshiba's tradition of developing CT technology to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today," said Joseph Cooper, director, CT Business Unit, Toshiba. "The ability of Toshiba's ultra helical scanning to image the entire chest, abdomen and pelvis in less than five seconds is unmatched in the industry and has the potential to improve the ability for clinicians to rapidly obtain highly accurate images."