Fluoroscopy
Grid-Controlled Fluoroscopy
Reduce dose rates in pediatric X-ray exams
Philips Grid-Controlled Fluoroscopy (GCF) creates sharp X-ray pulses, eliminating low-energy X-rays that do not contribute to image quality. Philips combines GCF with In-Pulse Control, which automatically adjusts dose to the specific body part to achieve optimal dose from the first pulse. Minimizing dose is important for all patients and is especially valuable for pediatric fluoroscopy, because children are more sensitive to radiation than adults.
Proven lower dose rate1 with CombiDiagnost R90 and ProxiDiagnost N90
For pediatric examinations, Philips GCF enables a dose rate1 reduction up to 68%2 compared to PCF, depending on patient type and clinical application.
In-pulse control optimizes dose
In-pulse control optimizes X-ray dose automatically on the fly. This means dose is adjusted to the thickness of the body part from the first pulse, rather than all parts receiving the same dose.
Small pulses benefit pediatric patients
Precise and powerful, GCF is able creates smaller, shorter pulses with lower current but higher voltage. These optimized voltage control curves are tailored specifically to the needs of pediatric fluoroscopy, and the resulting dose is substantially lower. 1,2
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- Philips Grid-Controlled Fluoroscopy (GCF)
- Pulse-Controlled Fluoroscopy (PCF)
Grid-Controlled Fluoroscopy is available on ProxiDiagnost N90
This system combines high-end, nearby fluoroscopy and digital radiography into one DRF unit , designed to broaden clinical capacity and increase room utilization.
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Footnotes
- Dose rate determined according to IEC 60601-2-54, 203.5.2.4.5.102, System set up: detector format 43x43 cm (17x17”), patient type children, 0.1 mm Cu + 1mm AI filter, reduced dose and pulsed slow fluoroscopy mode with 2 pulses/s, Phantom: 5 cm (2 in) PMMA.
- Relative difference of two reference air kerma rates between system with GCF and system with PCF.
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.