As if the initial decision to open a surgical center wasn't big enough, those of you entering this territory are about to find yourselves embarking on a series of subsequent big decisions. One of the biggest choices will be which imaging equipment you choose. The systems you're likely to need fall into two major categories: Mobile C-arms and cath/angio or interventional labs. Because the price points, technical features, service costs, and applications for these products are very different from one another, it's important to have an understanding of what each system's intended use is. Po ..read more

Jumping headlong into the market for your first PET/CT scanner often feels like stepping headlong into a veritable sea of options, accessories, and price points. Overwhelming is an understatement. If you’re looking for a catalyst to send you in helpful directions in your search, this quick PET/CT research guide can help you. Which PET/CT Do I Need? How Do I Know When I’m Getting a Good System? How Much Will the System Cost? Final Takeaway Note: Block Imaging provides new and refurbished PET/CT machines and parts in order to solve all the pain points listed above. You can read about it in de ..read more

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As with all modalities of imaging equipment, PET scanning is gradually moving in the direction of greater and greater diagnostic accuracy. For PET in particular, the biggest step in that direction of the last decade has been the development and proliferation of time-of-flight technology. For those who may be using PET systems older than ten years, or newer systems without the time-of-flight option enabled, there are benefits to time-of-flight you'll want to explore as the time to upgrade your equipment draws nearer. For those who may be only just entering the PET arena, there are several reas ..read more

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Information on the differences between 1.5T and 3T MRIs can be difficult to find. Our buyers often ask us, "When should you choose a 3T over a 1.5T MRI?" or, "does the basic math of 1.5 + 1.5 = 3 mean that a 3T MRI is twice as good as a 1.5T MRI?" We will answer all these questions and more through the course of this comparison guide ..read more

Is there streak artifacts in in your CT scans? Streak artifacts can be reduced using newer reconstruction techniques or metal artifact reduction software. A radiologist can also try scanning at a higher kV to get a harder X-ray beam and thus, fewer beam hardening artifacts. However, there is a tradeoff in that the higher kV will reduce the tissue contrast of the scan2 ..read more

If you're in the market for a new or refurbished CT scanner, you may have noticed there is a buffet of options to choose from. From GE to Siemens, to 16 and 128-slice counts. But, what type of CT do you actually need? And how important is slice count as a consideration before you buy? Below we will give a breakdown of what CT scanner slice counts mean, and which option may be best for your facility. Slice Count: what is it and what one do I need? Slice refers to the number of rows of detectors in the z-axis of a CT scanner. As shown in the below infographic, common range counts range from 16 ..read more