Computed tomography

Access CT

Redefining
value in CT

Not available in the USA.

Your dream is diagnostic
confidence

The cost-effective Access CT makes that dream attainable

What if you could have the advanced technology you

need for the high image quality and clinical performance
to bring superb care to attract and retain your patients?

What if those advanced capabilities came in a system

that’s easy to use and easy to maintain for a low total
cost of ownership?

You’d have Philips Access CT, the system that is redefining

value in CT.

Not available in the USA.

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 “ I am looking for the
first CT scanner for
my hospital and clinic. ”
Hospital CFO

The performance your practice

demands
“ Image quality is
important to
Access CT offers full 16-slice capability
my diagnoses.”
and the clinical performance to enhance
Radiologist
diagnostic confidence. Now you can have
imaging excellence across a wide range
of clinical applications for a wide range
of patients.

Within your budget

This budget-friendly and highly reliable
system offers streamlined workflow
that is easy to learn, with flexible
post-processing. We’ve taken proven
advanced Philips technologies and made
them available in Access CT so you have
diagnostic confidence at an attractive “ How can I have
total cost of ownership. advanced CT
technology within
a limited budget? ”
Hospital CFO

“ A system that is easy

to operate makes my
day easier.”
CT technologist

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Diagnostic confidence
Excellent image quality at low dose

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The image quality to attract and retain patients

40 mAs chest imaging 40 mAs spine imaging

High-resolution pulmonary imaging at low noise and low dose. Preserves natural appearance at low noise and dose.

iDose4 off iDose4 Level 7 iDose4 off iDose4 Level 7

Exceptional image quality for even small patients

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The 70 kV scan mode – the first in a system of its kind –
helps you take care to a new level by offering low-dose
scanning of smaller patients, and allowing for protection
of radiation-sensitive organs.
%
lower-dose scanning
This scan mode offers up to 20% lower-dose scanning than 80 kV
than 80 kV.

6-year-old boy at iDose4 Level 2

70 kVp
186 mAs
CTDIvol – 3.6 mGy
DLP – 67.32 mGy*cm

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 Philips offers you a wide range of
innovative technologies to improve
image quality, including Metal Artifact
Reduction (MAR) technology and
10242 high spatial resolution.

See more
detail across a range
of patient types

Enhance visualization of metal implants
CT Access has exclusive MAR technology to help isolate the
effects of metal objects in the image data, aiding visualization
of surrounding anatomy for enhanced diagnostic confidence.
MAR supports visualization of bone and adjacent soft tissue.
10242 high spatial resolution reveals subtle details
Philips 10242 resolution for enhanced quantitative analysis
helps maximize detectability of small objects to help minimize
the need for additional scans. 10242 resolution is designed to
aid CAD performance and quantitative analysis.

MAR off MAR on 512 x 512 1024 x 1024

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 32-year-old male technically
difficult patient – BMI: 37 Nine-month old pediatric patient

Performance for a breadth

of clinical applications
With Access CT, the quality you demand
is possible with every scan. This powerful
system facilitates imaging of patients
large and small, as well as young and old.
Perform large-coverage scans without
the traditional trade-off in image quality
associated with CAP and CTA.

Access CT is equipped with a 3.5 MHU

tube and equivalent 56 KW generator,
which combined with the excellent
performance of iDose4, work together
to increase your clinical capabilities.

120 kVp • 184.6 mAs 70 kVp • 170 mAs

CTDIvol – 18.18 mGy • DLP – 416.32 mGy*cm CTDIvol – 6.4 mGy • DLP – 111.36 mGy*cm

Runoff CTA

120 kVp
90 mAs
CTDIvol – 8.9 mGy
DLP – 1,085.8 mGy*cm

This fast runoff CTA study of

1220 mm was conducted without
the need for tube cooling.
iDose4 facilitates high-resolution
image quality.

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Redefining value
for your budget
iFlow features automatic tools to help streamline workflow and reduce variability.

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Scan setup Exam Scan On-the-fly 2D 3D and advanced Auto report and
planning reconstruction post processing transfer to PACS

iPlanning iEvolving iMPR • Apps on console

• EViewer
• iBatch

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High quality is now low cost
Easy to operate and easy to maintain, Access CT is equipped
with the iFlow intelligent workflow platform and the EViewer
extended console, as well as applications right on the console.
All combine for the intuitive workflow and advanced
capabilities designed to help keep operational costs low
while providing for excellent scanning.

iFlow is simply efficient

iFlow offers a suite of automation features for simple and
efficient workflow to help you achieve high throughput while
making the most of your training resources.

Advanced applications right on the console

Multiple advanced applications on the console allow for
post-processing without a stand-alone workstation.
Applications include brain perfusion, dental planning,
lung nodule analysis, vessel analysis, and CT colonoscopy,
allowing you to care for a wide range of patients with ease
and efficiency.

EViewer extends your capabilities

Philips EViewer is an extended console that provides
flexibility for post-processing with advanced applications.
This economical tool is easy to use and can also function
as an efficient second workspace.

Brain perfusion Lung nodule analysis Vessel analysis CT colonoscopy

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With you every day
Keeping you up and running

Efficiency, day after day

The 61% improvement in tube efficiency allowed for by the use
of iDose4 means that you can scan more patients in less time. 61%
more efficient
By reducing wait time associated with tube cooling, you can 4X
increase throughput and focus on patient care rather than
on scheduling constraints. 7X

Service that is predictive and proactive

Philips Remote Services helps keep your system running
smoothly from the start so you maximize your uptime and
Patient satisfaction
keep your focus on patient care while enjoying low
Fast
maintenance costs. We connect expert remote support response
Clinician
specialists with your local service engineer for the strength High
uptime
and experience of Philips to support you at all times.
Healthcare
Predictive and proactive actions, fast response, and the ability
Facility
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• Enhanced clinical support

Competitiveness
• Convenient software upgrades

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Access flexibility Access CT is also available in a 6-slice configuration, offering
high-resolution imaging for sites with more budgetary constraints.

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Access CT is not available in the USA.

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