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The Reference in Single Source CT SOMATOM Definition Edge SOMATOM® Definition Edge with the revolutionary Stellar Detector. As the first fully integrated detector designed to minimize electronic noise, it takes CT imaging where it has never gone before. The SOMATOM Definition Edge CT system offers high image quality, excellent dose reduction*, and dual energy. It is equipped to handle any clinical setting and it is well suited for the challenges of the Emergency Department. *Data on file.
See the unseen. Get more from less. Specify the unspecific. The uniqueness of the Stellar Detector allows the SOMATOM Definition Edge to generate ultra-thin slices, thus delivering the highest spatial resolution in CT.* You can visualize even the finest image details, for example, for microfractures of the spine or tertiary vessels. It lets you see what was previously unseen. The minimized noise level of the Stellar Additionally, Dual Energy (DE) is a Detector together with SAFIRE — our reality for Single Source CT imaging. raw-data-based iterative reconstruction With the novel capabilities of the Stellar Detector and — is perfect for ultra low-dose imaging, the only dose-optimized Single Source DE scan mode, eliminating the contradiction of the SOMATOM Definition Edge enables you to add outstanding image quality with minimal tissue characteristics to the morphology. You can now dose. You get higher image quality with specify formerly unspecific information for high diagnostic outcome. less patient radiation. *Data on file.
The Stellar Detector So it is imperative to acquire the highest possible spatial resolution at the fastest possible acquisition speed. The The Stellar Detector introduces the next generation in SOMATOM Definition Edge with the unique STRATON tube detector technology, succeeding gas and solid-state makes spatial resolution independent of the selected pitch. technology. Using nanotechnology, it is possible to And having the patient table from the SOMATOM Definition miniaturize the electronic components on the detector Flash at a pitch of 1.7 is possible. This allows an acquisition elements, enabling their integration directly at the speed of up to 230 mm/sec at a spatial resolution of 0.30 mm. photodiode. So, for the first time, the electronics of the detector elements are fully integrated in the photodiode. This full electronic integration is Siemens’ revolutionary Optimized Bariatric Imaging TrueSignal Technology, which enables electronic noise By minimizing electronic noise, the detector’s Signal-to- reduction and lower dose acquisition. Noise ratio increases, providing much more flexibility in handling low signals. This is essential for bariatric imaging, Edge Technology since maximum power is often applied, but the signal reaching the detector is very low. Conventional detectors Electronic noise and cross-talk are minimized thanks have a comparatively high intrinsic noise level and impaired to full electronic integration. Without cross-talk, intrinsic image quality. Due to the electronic integration of the slice blurring between neighboring detector rows can Stellar Detector, this noise level is significantly lower, so be avoided and individual slice profiles are much more the available signal can be processed more efficiently. precise. To take advantage of the minimized noise and cross-talk, Siemens Edge Technology creates a more State-of-the-art CT systems have to react to the new precise model of the focal spot and detector, generating challenges presented by the increasing number of bariatric a slice thickness of 0.5 mm. With thinner slices, greater patients. This means having the appropriate ergonomics to details can been seen resulting in a spatial resolution handle these patients, as well as having the technology to of up to 0.30 mm, which is equivalent to approximately achieve the image quality necessary for reaching sound 19 lp/cm. diagnoses. The SOMATOM Definition Edge delivers the ideal solution with a 78-cm gantry bore and a table load Uncompromised Performance capacity of 676 lb, all enhanced by the new Stellar The unique combination of Stellar Detector, STRATON® tube, Detector with TrueSignal Technology. and new tiltable gantry is the key benefit of the SOMATOM Definition Edge. With a rotation speed of 0.28 sec, it CNR Optimized kV Settings delivers a temporal resolution of 142.5 msec. At the same CARE kV takes the patient’s habitus from the topogram and time, it utilizes the unique spatial resolution of up to the chosen examination type (non-contrast, bone, soft 0.30 mm provided by the Stellar Detector. And, its gantry tissue, vascular) into consideration, proposes the appropriate concept now makes it possible to use it within the entire kV, and sets all other parameters accordingly to get the FoV of up to 500 mm. With this uncompromised defined Contrast-to-Noise ratio. Reducing the tube voltage performance, you can achieve outstanding clinical results. helps optimize dose and improves image quality, e.g., for contrast-media-enhanced examinations. With the new, Acute care patients can be uncooperative, so it is essential improved STRATON tube, the voltage range is lowered to that the CT scan is performed as fast as possible to reduce 70 kV. This, together with the unique CARE Child scan modes, movement artifacts. But you want to be sure helps further reduce the dose for pediatric or neonate you are not reducing spatial resolution. When looking at patients. With these features, an additional dose reduction fractures, for example, it is essential to assess whether of up to 60% is possible. Additionally, the system identifies larger fractures or broken bones have ruptured small bariatric patients and sets the parameters accordingly to vessels and caused internal bleeding, or whether very make full use of the system’s reserves to optimize CNR, and small fractures of the spine have impacted the spinal cord. achieve higher image quality for these patients.
SOMATOM Definition Edge Standard System Configuration System Hardware • 0.28 s rotation time • 0 MHU STRATON X-ray tube • z-Sharp™ Technology • Adaptive Dose Shield • Multislice Stellar Detector • 100 kW generator • CT patient table (200-cm scan range, 227 kg/500 lb table load, 676 lb optional) • 60 fps image reconstruction Benefits Standard Workplaces Patient • syngo® Acquisition Workplace • 78-cm gantry for imaging of larger patients • 19-in. (48-cm) flat screen monitor • CD/DVD storage • Dose protection based on industry unique CARE kV and SAFIRE* as well as new Stellar Detector Standard System Software • Fast acquisition that reduces the need for • syngo Examination breath hold • syngo Viewing • syngo Filming Clinician • syngo Archiving & Network • 142.5 temporal resolution enabling cardiac imaging at a higher heart rate Standard FAST Applications • 14 cm of perfusion coverage with Adaptive 4D • FAST Adjust Spiral for excellence in stroke imaging • FAST Scan Assistant • Dose-optimized single source dual energy, tissue • FAST Planning characterization without dose increase • FAST Cardio Wizard • FAST Spine Throughput • Real-time imaging and 8 simultaneous Standard CARE Applications reconstructions enabling fast throughput • C ARE Filter • 60 images per second reconstruction speed in • C ARE Bolus CT combination with WorkStream4D raw-data-based • C ARE Topo reconstruction technique • C ARE Dose4D™ • C ARE kV Administrator • C ARE Child – Pediatric Protocols • Low space requirements and flexibility of water • C ARE Profile or air cooling • C ARE Dashboard • Service offering optimized for challenging Emergency Department environment Standard Applications on syngo • Lower power requirements in the standby mode Acquisition Workplace thanks to new Stellar Detector • syngo 3D Real-Time MPR • syngo 3D SSD (Surface Shaded Display) • syngo Volume Calculation *In clinical practice, the use of SAFIRE may reduce CT patient dose depending on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location, • syngo Dynamic Evaluation and clinical practice. A consultation with a radiologist and a • syngo VRT (Volume Rendering Technique) physicist should be made to determine the appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular clinical task. • CT Angiography • Neuro BestContrast • Adaptive Signal Boost • WorkStream4D (3D-Recon)
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