Computed Tomography Somatom Force

CT Scanners

Description

Step 1: Kidney-friendly scanning
CT Scanner SOMATOM Force Preventive Care Kidney friendly scanning
Up to 20% of patients presented to the radiology department suffer from renal insufficiency. The SOMATOM® Force enables radiologists to routinely perform exams at 70-90 kV, even in adults, substantially reducing the amount of CM needed and thus optimizing the entire clinical procedure. No preparation or medication prior to CT, no after-care and immediate referral to minimal invasive therapy if needed: significant improvement in the clinical results, as well as considerable savings for hospitals.
Step 2: Low dose early detection
CT Scanner SOMATOM Force Preventive Care Low dose early detection
The SOMATOM Force allows for a dose reduction of up to 50% less than today's leading CT systems. In combination with its outstanding spatial resolution, unprecedented soft-tissue contrast and unmatched speed, this can help improve the early detection of occult lesions, e.g. in the lung or the colon.

Technical details

Detector 2 x StellarInfinity detector with 3D Anti-Scatter collimator
Number of acquired slices 384 (2 x 192)
Rotation time up to 0.25 s
Temporal resolution 66 ms
Generator power 240 kW (2 x 120 kW)
kV settings 70-150 kV, in steps of 10
Spatial resolution 0.24 mm
Max. scan speed 737 mm/s1 with Turbo Flash
Table load up to 307 kg / 676 lbs1
Gantry opening 78 cm