Smart Collimation Thorax
AI-assisted collimation of chest X-ray exams
Smart Collimation Thorax uses an AI-assisted collimation algorithm to automatically adjust detector height and propose collimation for each upright adult chest X-ray patient based on data from a 3D camera. By reducing exam time up to 35 seconds, it saves 20 minutes daily for your medical team.[1]
Features
Consistent exams
Positioning and collimation are the most common reasons for image rejection, accounting for 67.5% of rejected images.[2] From patient to patient, Smart Collimation Thorax adjusts the wall stand detector based on patient height and simplifies collimation so you can create reproducible images and reduce retakes.
Decreased unnecessary dose
The powerful Smart Collimation Thorax proposes collimations that show a significant decrease in unnecessary X-ray exposed areas for poster anterior as well as lateral views.[3]
Enhanced user experience
Smart Collimation Thorax reduces manual steps to enhance workflow and deliver more favorable ergonomics.
Footnotes
[1] Compared to not using SCT on the Radiography 7300 C, validated by 12 clinicians in a Philips’ development environment. Daily time saving calculation based on 35 adult upright chest patients per day. Results may vary.
[2] Little, K.J., et al. (2016) Unified Database for Rejected Image Analysis Across Multiple Vendors in Radiography, Journal of the American College of Radiology. 14(2), 208-216.
[3] As compared to 644 PA and 474 LAT collimations made during normal clinical use on DigitalDiagnost C90 systems. Statistical significance PA and LAT P<0.0001 . The algorithm for Smart Collimation Thorax was developed and validated using data from European and USA centers respectively. Unnecessary X-ray exposed area is defined as the area exposed beyond the minimal lung field.
