Toshiba introduces Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D technology at RSNA 2011

To make today's CT examinations even safer, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., unveils next generation dose reduction technology, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D (AIDR 3D, pending 510(k) clearance), at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2011 (Booth #5634, South Hall). AIDR 3D will be available on Toshiba's Aquilion ONE™, Aquilion™ Premium and Aquilion PRIME (pending 510(k) clearance) systems.

“With AIDR 3D, Toshiba has taken its dose reduction technology to the next level, allowing dose reduction to be easier and exams to be safer.”

AIDR 3D lowers radiation dose compared to conventional scanning, aiding clinicians in accurate diagnoses and treatment planning. It is a sophisticated algorithm designed to work in both the raw data and image data space, reducing noise to maintain image quality.

"The AIDR 3D images look very similar to those reconstructed with classic filtered back projection. We have not noticed any plastic effect or loss of spatial resolution," said Professor Alain Blum, chief of radiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nancy, France. "AIDR 3D is a fine solution to dramatically reduce X-ray dose and improve image quality, and should be immediately adopted when installed on your Toshiba CT system."

AIDR 3D has also been seamlessly integrated with ^SUREExposure™ 3D, a software that can calculate the minimum radiation exposure required for every exam. ^SUREExposure 3D adjusts dose for each patient based on a pre-set, targeted level of image quality.

"Integration of dose reduction technologies is essential for optimal dose management," said Joseph Cooper, director, CT Business Unit, Toshiba. "With AIDR 3D, Toshiba has taken its dose reduction technology to the next level, allowing dose reduction to be easier and exams to be safer."

Source Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.