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Lo que usted debe saber sobre Simuladores TAC

by Phillip Hirschfelder | Dec 4, 2015 | En Español

La simulación TAC permite el tratamiento de radiación precisa de los tumores. Con los componentes adecuados, cualquier escáner TAC puede ser un Simulador TAC. También se conoce como un simulador virtual, un Sim consiste en un escáner TAC con una mesa plana, sistema de posicionamiento láser del paciente, y el software de planificación de tratamiento de Simulación TAC / 3D. Este software permite la importación, manipulación, visualización y almacenamiento de imágenes de una TAC y otras modalidades de imagen.

The Newest Positioning Lasers in Radiation Oncology

by Ryan Schock | Nov 13, 2015 | CYRPA patient positioning laser system

Patient positioning lasers are a vital tool for medical facilities, assisting in the location, imaging, and treatment of cancerous cells by precisely positioning patients and highlighting the treatment area with lasers. Precision is essential, as minimization of radiation exposure to healthy cells is of highest priority. Not all patient positioning lasers are created equal, though. Each company uses its own research and development to create state-of-the-art machines. In this competitive market, CYRPA stands above the rest.

When Should You Beef Up Your Linear Accelerator?

by Michael Teague | Nov 5, 2015 | Radiation Oncology Equipment

A linear accelerator is often considered a “workhorse” when it is used daily for what can be a decade or more. Some facilities with low patient-loads may still be using a machine that was new 20 years ago. Conversely, larger hospitals often replace their systems with a new model every few years. In the United States, it is most common for clinics and hospitals to upgrade every 10 to 15 years.

What You Should Know About CT Simulator X-Ray Tubes

by Ryan Schock | Oct 16, 2015 | Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

We’ve written before about what a CT Simulator is here, and some of the considerations when choosing a model. Today we’d like to discuss the X-ray tube of a CT Simulator, and how important it is in making a purchase.

What You Should Know About CT Simulators

by Ryan Schock | Oct 16, 2015 | Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

CT Simulation enables precise radiation treatment of tumors. With the right components, any CT scanner can be a CT Simulator. Also referred to as a virtual simulator, a Sim consists of a CT scanner with a flat tabletop, laser patient positioning system, and CT Simulation/3D treatment planning software. This software enables import, manipulation, display, and storage of images from a CT and other imaging modalities.

Do the math before you panic about XR 29

by Ryan Schock | Jul 27, 2015 | XR 29

According to Modern Healthcare/ECRI Institute Technology Price Index, hospitals paid an average of $801,796 for a new CT scanner in April 2015.

Third-party companies offer hope for XR 29 compliance

by Ryan Schock | Jul 17, 2015 | XR 29

Extremity MRI systems — costs and other considerations

by Ryan Schock | Jun 22, 2015 | Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

If you are in the market to purchase a pre-owned extremity MRI system, chances are you have price quotes ranging from high to low.

Recent Project: James Madison University

by Michael Teague | May 31, 2015 | Recent Projects

When James Madison University (“JMU”) of Virginia contacted R.O.S., we were excited. After all, two R.O.S. associates are graduates of JMU–Michael Teague and Ashley Saunders.