Comparing Siemens Definition CT Scanners

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COMPARING SIEMENS DEFINITION CT SCANNERS
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By Vikki Harmonay
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Theres good news for those looking for a
secondary market CT Scanner. Were seeing a lot
of previously owned and refurbished Siemens
Definition Series CT Scanners becoming available,
which means you can get the performance you want
and the warranties you needall for a much lower
price. So how do you know which one is right for
you? The experts at Atlantis Worldwide put
together this list of available Definition Series
CT Scanners and their benefits so its easier for
you to decide. The Siemens Definition Series CT
Scanners are available in 20, 32, 40, 64 and 124
slice varieties.
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• Siemens Definition DS

This was the first model in the Definition
Series, with two Straton MX tubes. As a
dual-source CT Scanner, it captures twice as many
anatomical slices as a single source. The slices
comprise two data sets which are gathered from
the same coverage area. It delivers terrific
image quality and impressive scan times. It comes
in 64 X 2 and 32 X 4 varieties, but many consider
them 128-slice CT. The downside? With two tubes,
you ultimately have to replace two tubes instead
of one. And with each costing about 120K or
200K from the OEM, the cost is high. Expect to
pay dearly for a service contract.
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• Siemens Definition AS/AS

The Siemens Definition AS (Adaptive Scanning) is
available in 20, 40 or 64-slice varieties. Its
the most popular scanner in the Definition family
by far because of the lower cost of ownership
(thanks to only one Straton MXP-46 tube). You can
also choose the Siemens Definition AS if you
want a 128-slice scanner. The two have identical
hardwarethe only difference is the slice count.
The good news is, you can upgrade from the 20 or
40 slice scanner to a 64 or 128-slice in the
future.
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• Siemens Definition Flash

This is a de facto 256-slice scanner because it
has two 128-slice detectors and two tubes. At
0.28 second rotation, it delivers one of the
fastest scans on the market and terrific
resolution. Once again, service costs are the
downside with this model because of the two tubes.

• Siemens Definition Edge

This single source, 128-slice scanner from
Siemens offers the same speed at the Definition
Flash, thanks to Siemens TwinBeam Dual Energy
technology. The Edge can acquire two data sets
without increasing the radiation dose. When it
comes to upkeep, it costs about the same as the
single-source scanners in the AS subgroup.
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TALK TO AN EXPERT
Not sure which Siemens Definition Scanner is
right for you? Talk to the experts at Atlantis
Worldwide, with almost 30 years experience
finding the right medical imaging devices for the
medical community. Contact Us Today!
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• About the author Vikki Harmonay

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