SIEMENS SOMATOM Definition AS
Maximize Outcome. Minimize Dose.
With the SOMATOM Definition AS, Siemens has established a scanner that for the first time is capable of adapting to virtually every patient and every clinical question. With its great flexibility, the system has proven to be the right choice when it comes to high-end CT imaging – no matter whether it is set to be used for routine diagnostic imaging, high-end cardiac settings, or to add functional and material information to morphology with Dual Energy or dynamic datasets. Furthermore, the system can be tailored to fit specialized clinical settings like high-end surgery, a two room acute care solution with a Sliding Gantry, a dedicated radio therapy planning scenario with a large bore, or a highly efficient interventional setting with outstanding 3D capabilities. All this comes along with Siemens’ unique FAST CARE technology. Outstanding clinical results and more time with your patients: it’s simply made to maximize clinical outcomes and patient-centric productivity.
In addition, the system is designed to minimize dose. From the very beginning, one of the most important topics for Siemens CT has been patient safety. In Computed Tomography, patient safety translates primarily into dose reduction. Over the years, Siemens has been highly successful in integrating many innovations into the Siemens scanners that significantly reduce radiation dose in comparison to other systems available on the CT market. Examples for this are the Adaptive Dose Shield or SAFIRE* with the capability to reduce dose by up to 60%. Along with the CARE features like
CARE kV – the industry’s first automated exam-specific kV setting – the system gives users every means to minimize dose and consequently take best care of their patients’ well-being.
*In clinical practice, the use of SAFIRE may reduce CT patient dose depending on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location, and clinical practice. A consultation with a radiologist and a physicist should be made to determine the appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular clinical task. The following test method was used to determine a 54 to 60% dose reduction when using the SAFIRE reconstruction software:
noise, CT numbers, homogeneity, low-contrast resolution, and high contrast resolution were assessed in a Gammex 438 phantom. Low dose data reconstructed with SAFIRE showed the same image quality compared to full dose data based on this test. Data on file.
Your Single Source for Right Dose
Equipped with a variety of unique dose protection and reduction features, the SOMATOM Definition AS will lead you to excellent clinical results taking CARE of the right dose.
Open for all Patients
The outstanding flexibility of the SOMATOM Definition AS addresses the versatile needs of physicians and patients, thus offering a solution for every clinical demand.
Unique STRATON X-ray Tube
The unparalleled 0 MHU STRATON X-ray tube offers the combination of maximum speed and exceptional image quality eliminating the need for heat storage capacity at a compact design.
z-Sharp Technology
With the STRATON’s revolutionary z-Sharp technology, resolution can be significantly increased – getting double the information in half the time and half the dose.
CARE kV
The STRATON tube in combination with FAST CARE technology provides unique features to optimize image quality and reduce dose.
Single-Click Readiness
FAST CARE technology and Single Source Dual Energy* for better results
Your Single Source for Right Dose
Dose protection and reduction features taking CARE of the right dose
Open for all Patients
Outstanding flexibility offers a solution for every clinical demand
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