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RSNA Booth #3438, South Hall – To ensure the lowest possible CT
radiation dose without compromising image quality, Toshiba America
Medical Systems, Inc. launches PROTECT. PROTECT is a three-year,
comprehensive CT radiation dose management program to help customers
achieve ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) imaging with Toshiba’s
AquilionTM CT product line.
PROTECT combines Toshiba’s technology solutions with its renowned
education and support. Through in-person collaboration, Toshiba experts
will review the system’s hardware and software and consider
implementation of additional dose reduction technologies. These
technologies include AIDR 3D, VeloCT console and leveraging Toshiba’s
partnerships with Radimetrics and Phoenix Technology Corporation.
Toshiba’s education and training will allow healthcare facilities to
maximize their technology throughout its lifetime.
“Toshiba’s PROTECT program benefits both radiologists and patients,”
said John Mycek, director, Imaging Services, Kaleida Health Care System.
“The program provides us the technology, education and training to
maintain diagnostic image quality while limiting the risk of dose to
patients.”
“As the company offering a simplified dose reduction solution for all
patients across all platforms and backing it with robust training and
education, PROTECT is our commitment to making CT imaging safer for all
patients,” said Satrajit Misra, senior director, CT Business Unit,
Toshiba. “With customizable options, PROTECT is tailored to meet the
specific needs of our customers.”
Toshiba unveiled the PROTECT Program at the Radiological Society of
North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 25 – 30, 2012
(Booth #3438, South Hall).
About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems
(TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and
cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and
cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging
research for all modalities in the United States. For more information,
visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of
medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions,
such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI
systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions.
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products
for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Toshiba.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider
and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems.
Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of
businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail
solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors,
storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure
systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions,
medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more
than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and
annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit
Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
Aquilion is a trademark of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation.
