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    Scanning System, CT

    UMDNS GMDN
    13469 Scanning Systems, Computed Tomography 37618 Full-body CT system

    Other common names:


    Computed Tomography Scanners; Computed Tomography Scanning Systems; Computed X-Ray Tomography Scanners;
    Computer-Assisted Tomography Scanners; Computerized Tomographs; CT Scanners; CT Scanners, Mobile; CT Scanning
    Systems; CT Slice Scanners; Multislice Scanners, Computer Tomography; Scanners, Computed Axial Tomography;
    Scanners, Computed Tomography; Scanners; Computer Tomography, Mobile; Scanners, Computed Tomography, X-Ray;
    Scanner, computed tomography, full-body; Whole body x-ray CT scanner
    Core medical equipment - Information

    Health problem addressed


    These scanners are used for a wide variety of diagnostic
    procedures, including spine and head injuries, lesions, and
    abdominal and pelvic malignancies; to examine the cerebral
    ventricles, the chest wall, and the large blood vessels; and to
    assess musculoskeletal degeneration.

    Product description
    Devices that consist of an x-ray subsystem, a gantry, a patient
    table, and a controlling computer. A high-voltage x-ray generator
    supplies electric power to the x-ray tube, which usually has a
    rotating anode and is capable of withstanding the high heat
    loads generated during rapid multiple-slice acquisition. The
    gantry houses the x-ray tube, x-ray generator, detector system,
    collimators, and rotational frame.

    Principles of operation Use and maintenance


    CT scanners use slip-ring technology, which was introduced in User(s): Computed tomography scanning
    1989. Slip-ring scanners can perform helical CT scanning, in which technician
    the x-ray tube and detector rotate around the patient’s body, Maintenance: Medical staff; technician;
    continuously acquiring data while the patient moves through biomedical or clinical engineer
    the gantry. The acquired volume of data can be reconstructed
    at any point during the scan. All modern CT scanners are Training: Initial training by manufacturer and
    multislice. Inside the gantry, an x-ray tube projects a fan-shaped manuals
    x-ray beam through the patient to the detector array. As the
    x-ray tube and detector rotate, x-rays are detected continuously Environment of use
    through the patient. The computer mathematically reconstructs Settings of use: Hospitals; private practices;
    data from each full rotation to produce an image of one slice. clinics; stand-alone imaging centers
    Requirements: Stable power source; shielded
    Operating steps room and control room
    During a CT scan, the table moves the patient into the gantry
    and the x-ray tube rotates around the patient. As x-rays pass
    through the patient to the detectors, the computer acquires and Product specifications
    processes data to form an image. Approx. dimensions (mm): 1882 x 2225 x 1006
    Approx. weight (kg): 1906
    Reported problems
    Consumables: NA
    Controlling the radiation dose is the most significant concern
    facing all CT users. Also, unnecessary testing could cause an Price range (USD): 329,900-3,200,000
    overexposure to radiation. System problems and communication Typical product life time (years): 8 to 10
    breakdowns can result in repeat CT scans, and so, facilities need
    Shelf life (consumables): NA
    to provide extensive training for these systems to eradicate
    confusion when using the equipment.
    Types and variations
    Multislice; 3-D CTA; 4-D imaging

    © Copyright ECRI Institute 2011 (not including the GMDN code and device name).
    http://www.who.int/medical_devices/en/index.html Reproduced with Permission from ECRI Institute’s Healthcare Product Comparison System.
    © Copyright GMDN Agency 2011. GMDN codes and device names are reproduced with permission from the GMDN Agency.

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