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Aquilion Lightning

Aquilion Lightning, Canon Medical Systems' 16-row 32 slice* helical CT system for whole-body imaging, employs cutting-edge technologies to optimize patient care and accelerate clinical decision making. Innovative features ensure that high-quality isotropic images are routinely acquired with low patient dose. The workflow is streamlined, increasing patient throughput. And a wide range of advanced 3D and post processing applications provide clinical flexibility.

*ConeXact double slice reconstruction

Head & Neck

Paranasal Sinuses

Aquilion Lightning

A non-contrast CT scan of the head was performed for sinus evaluation. The multiplanar reconstructions and 3D Volume Rendered images demonstrate bilateral maxillary sinus opacification.

View Scan Parameters

Scan Mode	Helical
Collimation	0.5 mm x 16
kVp	80
mAs	30
Rotation Time	0.6 s
Scan Range	90.9 mm
Dose Reduction	AIDR3D
CTDIvol	4.7 mGy
DLP	48.6 mGy•cm
Effective Dose	0.10 mSv
k factor	0.0021 (AAPM Report 96)

Head & Neck

SURESubtraction Carotid CTA

Aquilion Lightning

81-year-old male, a ^SURESubtraction Carotid CTA was performed with ^SUREExposure, mA modulation and AIDR 3D, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction. Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) and 3D volume rendered images demonstrate small calcifications in the right carotid artery.

View Scan Parameters

Post-Contrast
Scan Mode	Helical
Collimation	0.5 mm x 16
kVp	120
mAs	^SUREExposure
Rotation Time	0.75 s
Scan Range	340 mm
Dose Reduction	AIDR3D
CTDIvol	2.6 mGy
DLP	102.6 mGy●cm
Effective Dose	0.60 mSv
k factor	0.0059 (AAPM Report 96)

Non-Contrast
Scan Mode	Helical
Collimation	0.5 mm x 16
kVp	120
mAs	^SUREExposure
Rotation Time	0.75 s
Scan Range	340 mm
Dose Reduction	AIDR3D
CTDlvol	7.3 mGy
DLP	282.9 mGy.cm
Effective Dose	1.66 mSv
k factor	0.0059 (AAPM Report 96)