During the COVID pandemic, we see a lot of different protective masks being worn. The three big categories are: Cloth masks, which are washable and have become very popular Surgical masks, which are not reusable and offer better protection than cloth masks KN95 or N95 masks, which offer the best protection and are...
A hospital in India treating COVID patients speaks of the value of using PixelShine software to decrease CT radiation dose to the patient, improve image quality, and improve throughput. They found that CT dose could be reduced by 60 – 70% with no change in image quality. This was particularly valuable to patients that...
The Question of the Linac Lifespan Some linear accelerators are removed from clinical use after five years. Others go on to treat patients for 45 years. At ROS, a global provider of refurbished medical linear accelerators, we have seen the whole spectrum of lifespans. So what constitutes the recommended lifespan of a...
Many ROS customers ask us the differences between a TrueBeam linear accelerator and a Halcyon linear accelerator. Although both machines are highly effective in treating cancer, there are important differences that buyers should understand in choosing the best product for their facility. Energies and Dose Rate...
Visualize and walk full removal route. Have in your head and in writing, the exact route your team will use to get the de-installed CT Scanner out of the building. Be sure to factor in parking and loading concerns by allotting enough time and space to get this accomplished. Check on zoning and municipal regulations....
Many facilities are interested in improving their CT scans’ image quality at a lower dose of radiation—and with good reason. Achieving clear imaging at lower doses may reduce the scanning process’s risks for patients, and there is an upside for facilities, as well: If they can acquire better images at lower radiation...
Muchos clientes de ROS nos peguntan las diferencias entre un Acelerador Lineal Halcyon y un TrueBeam. Aunque ambos equipos son excelentes para el tratamiento de cáncer, hay diferencias bastante importantes que debemos conocer. A continuación, algunas de ellas: Halcyon tiene solo una energía de fotones disponible,...
