MORTSEL, Belgium, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Smart tools to increase efficiency
At RSNA 2018, Agfa will show how it is developing smart tools to improve the imaging experience of patients and staff, by integrating intelligence – not just automation – into the solutions themselves:
MUSICA self-adaptive image processing technology
The gold standard MUSICA image processing brings intelligence to the entire DR imaging process, before and after exposure, for "first time right" imaging. MUSICA3+ offers improved performance for difficult imaging requirements, while Dynamic MUSICA processes both general radiography and fluoroscopy images with the same, proven high image quality and efficient workflow.
A recent study carried out by the University Hospital of Munich, investigating the simplification of exposure techniques, found that Agfa is the first company on the market that fully exploits the benefits of DR technology, thanks to MUSICA's self-adaptive image processing technology.
Digital imaging for today's healthcare needs
To fulfill its goal of enabling every hospital and imaging environment to achieve the benefits of DR, Agfa offers a comprehensive range of radiography solutions. Each comes with MUSICA image processing and a choice of fixed, wireless and tethered detectors with Cesium Iodide (CsI) or Gadolinium Oxy-Sulphide (GOS) technology. CsI also offers the potential for dose reduction.[1]
At the Agfa booth, visitors can discover:
Next to the DX-D 100, visitors of the Agfa booth can also discover the DR 100e[2], making bedside and ICU imaging convenient and cost-effective. This mobile DR unit can be maneuvered down narrow corridors and set-up wherever needed, for optimal patient comfort. Yet the powerful X-ray generator, equisite DR quality and MUSICA image processing software provide excellent performance and productivity.
High-speed tomosynthesis (Works In Progress)
Visitors to Agfa's booth can find out about Agfa tomosynthesis for DR[3], a works in progress, for multi-slice reconstructed images. Agfa's brand new, patented tomosynthesis algorithms use iterative reconstruction, resulting in less dose, noise and artifacts. Agfa has overcome the usual slow iterative reconstruction process, with algorithms that can reconstruct images very quickly: in less than one minute.
"We are firmly convinced that intelligent radiography will be key in supporting imaging environments to meet their evolving challenges and needs," comments Louis Kuitenbrouwer, VP Imaging, Agfa. "With our smart MUSICA imaging processing, we enable 'first time right' imaging. And, while most companies are focusing on automated pathology detection, we are bringing intelligence to the modality level."
To find out more about how Agfa offers intelligent radiography powered by MUSICA, visit us at RSNA 2018, 25-30 November, Chicago, IL, USA, South Hall, Booth #3300.
For an image, courtesy of Agfa, click here
[1] Testing with board-certified radiologists has determined that Cesium Bromide (CR) and Cesium Iodide (DR) Detectors, when used with MUSICA image processing, can provide dose reductions between 50 to 60%, compared to traditional Barium Fluoro Bromide CR systems. Contact Agfa HealthCare for more details.
[2] The DR100e is not available in the U.S. and Canada
[3] Agfa tomosynhesis for DR is a works in process and currently not released in the U.S. and Canada
Marc De FréGlobal Marcom Director Agfa HealthCareT: +32-(0)3-444-73-19[email protected]
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- Comprehensive direct radiography portfolio and innovative technologies deliver high-quality imaging at low dose, while improving workflow and user satisfaction
- Agfa is bringing more intelligence to the modality level, focusing on quality, efficiency and collaboration
- All Agfa DR solutions come with the self-adaptive MUSICA image processing technology enabling "first time right" imaging. New Dynamic MUSICA is also available for fluoroscopy with the DR 800 multi-purpose DR system.
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Smart tools to increase efficiency
At RSNA 2018, Agfa will show how it is developing smart tools to improve the imaging experience of patients and staff, by integrating intelligence – not just automation – into the solutions themselves:
- Pre-acquisition: personalized dose settings, intelligent collimation control;
- During acquisition: intelligent automated exposure control;
- Post-acquisition: automated image rotation, automated positioning and alert triggering.
MUSICA self-adaptive image processing technology
The gold standard MUSICA image processing brings intelligence to the entire DR imaging process, before and after exposure, for "first time right" imaging. MUSICA3+ offers improved performance for difficult imaging requirements, while Dynamic MUSICA processes both general radiography and fluoroscopy images with the same, proven high image quality and efficient workflow.
A recent study carried out by the University Hospital of Munich, investigating the simplification of exposure techniques, found that Agfa is the first company on the market that fully exploits the benefits of DR technology, thanks to MUSICA's self-adaptive image processing technology.
Digital imaging for today's healthcare needs
To fulfill its goal of enabling every hospital and imaging environment to achieve the benefits of DR, Agfa offers a comprehensive range of radiography solutions. Each comes with MUSICA image processing and a choice of fixed, wireless and tethered detectors with Cesium Iodide (CsI) or Gadolinium Oxy-Sulphide (GOS) technology. CsI also offers the potential for dose reduction.[1]
At the Agfa booth, visitors can discover:
- Genrad/Fluoroscopy DR:
- Ceiling-suspended DR:
- Floor-mounted DR:
- Mobile DR:
Next to the DX-D 100, visitors of the Agfa booth can also discover the DR 100e[2], making bedside and ICU imaging convenient and cost-effective. This mobile DR unit can be maneuvered down narrow corridors and set-up wherever needed, for optimal patient comfort. Yet the powerful X-ray generator, equisite DR quality and MUSICA image processing software provide excellent performance and productivity.
- DR Retrofit:
High-speed tomosynthesis (Works In Progress)
Visitors to Agfa's booth can find out about Agfa tomosynthesis for DR[3], a works in progress, for multi-slice reconstructed images. Agfa's brand new, patented tomosynthesis algorithms use iterative reconstruction, resulting in less dose, noise and artifacts. Agfa has overcome the usual slow iterative reconstruction process, with algorithms that can reconstruct images very quickly: in less than one minute.
"We are firmly convinced that intelligent radiography will be key in supporting imaging environments to meet their evolving challenges and needs," comments Louis Kuitenbrouwer, VP Imaging, Agfa. "With our smart MUSICA imaging processing, we enable 'first time right' imaging. And, while most companies are focusing on automated pathology detection, we are bringing intelligence to the modality level."
To find out more about how Agfa offers intelligent radiography powered by MUSICA, visit us at RSNA 2018, 25-30 November, Chicago, IL, USA, South Hall, Booth #3300.
For an image, courtesy of Agfa, click here
[1] Testing with board-certified radiologists has determined that Cesium Bromide (CR) and Cesium Iodide (DR) Detectors, when used with MUSICA image processing, can provide dose reductions between 50 to 60%, compared to traditional Barium Fluoro Bromide CR systems. Contact Agfa HealthCare for more details.
[2] The DR100e is not available in the U.S. and Canada
[3] Agfa tomosynhesis for DR is a works in process and currently not released in the U.S. and Canada
Marc De FréGlobal Marcom Director Agfa HealthCareT: +32-(0)3-444-73-19[email protected]
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