he Siemens SOMATOM go.Top is a state-of-the-art 128-slice CT scanner designed to deliver high-quality imaging across a broad spectrum of clinical applications. Its innovative features, including a mobile workflow and advanced imaging technologies, make it a versatile choice for healthcare providers aiming to enhance diagnostic capabilities and patient care.Imaging Technology News+1Scribd+1Siemens Healthineers+2BigCommerce+2Shared Imaging+2
🔍 Key Features
- 128-Slice Configuration: Provides high-resolution imaging suitable for various diagnostic needs.
- Mobile Workflow: Tablet-based operation allows technologists to remain close to patients during scans, improving patient comfort and streamlining the scanning process.Shared Imaging+1Siemens Healthineers+1
- GO Technologies: Automates and standardizes workflows from patient setup to image distribution, enhancing efficiency and consistency.BigCommerce+1Shared Imaging+1
- myExam Companion: An AI-powered assistant that guides technologists through procedures, ensuring optimal scan parameters tailored to each patient.Shared Imaging+1Siemens Healthineers+1
- Stellar Detector: Offers up to 50% dose reduction while maintaining image quality, thanks to its advanced design and integration with iterative reconstruction techniques.Shared Imaging+1Radiology Oncology Systems+1
- Dual Energy Imaging: Features TwinSpiral and TwinBeam Dual Energy modes, enabling material differentiation and improved tissue characterization.BigCommerce+1Siemens Healthineers+1
- Tin Filter Technology: Reduces low-energy photons, decreasing radiation dose and enhancing image contrast, particularly beneficial in lung and orthopedic imaging.Imaging Technology News
📊 Technical Specifications
- Rotation Time: 0.5 s standard; optional 0.33 s for faster imaging.BigCommerce+1Radiology Oncology Systems+1
- X-ray Tube: Athlon® with 75 kW power output.Scribd+2BigCommerce+2Siemens Healthineers+2
- Voltage Range: 70–140 kV, adjustable in 10 kV increments.Siemens Healthineers+1Siemens Healthineers+1
- Detector: Stellar integrated detector with 128 slices per rotation.Scribd+2Radiology Oncology Systems+2Imaging Technology News+2
- Table Load Capacity: Standard up to 227 kg; optional upgrade to 300 kg.Siemens Healthineers+1Siemens Healthineers+1
- Scan Range: Up to 200 cm with extended table option.Siemens Healthineers
- Iterative Reconstruction: SAFIRE (Sinogram Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction) for enhanced image quality at reduced doses.BigCommerce+1Siemens Healthineers+1
🏥 Clinical Applications
- Cardiac Imaging: High temporal resolution and ECG-synchronized scanning for accurate cardiac assessments.
- Oncology: Precise tumor detection and monitoring with advanced imaging capabilities.
- Neurology: Detailed brain imaging for stroke evaluation and other neurological conditions.
- Orthopedics: High-resolution bone imaging, beneficial for fracture assessment and surgical planning.
- Emergency Medicine: Rapid whole-body scans for trauma patients, aiding in swift diagnosis and treatment planning.
