Philips Brilliance CT 16-slice: The versatile scanner for accurate diagnosis
The Philips Brilliance CT 16-slice is a multi-slice computed tomography scanner that combines speed, reliability and exceptional image quality. Designed to meet a wide range of clinical requirements, it can be used for routine examinations as well as for exploring sensitive anatomical areas such as the heart, lungs and colon. With its advanced reconstruction, dose modulation and automation technologies, the Brilliance CT 16-slice optimises workflow and improves diagnostic accuracy while ensuring optimal patient comfort.
With a modular configuration, it is available with a 48 kW generator and a 5.0 MHU tube or a more powerful configuration with a 60 kW generator and an 8.0 MHU tube. This flexibility allows it to be perfectly adapted to the clinical needs and budgetary constraints of healthcare facilities. The system supports rotation speeds of 0.4 seconds for fast coverage, reducing motion artefacts, especially in uncooperative or emergency patients.
The Brilliance CT 16-slice also incorporates Philips' DoseWise technology, a set of intelligent dose management solutions. This approach includes dynamic dose modulation in all planes, automatic adjustment of the current (mA) according to the scanned area, and specifically optimised paediatric protocols. This enables high-quality examinations while minimising patient radiation exposure.
In terms of functionality, the scanner features an intuitive console, the Brilliance Workspace, which can be enhanced with extended or remote platforms. It supports a wide range of clinical applications in cardiac, pulmonary, abdominal and neurological imaging. Its full DICOM compatibility and scalable network infrastructure make it a perfectly integrated tool in the digital hospital ecosystem.
Finally, this scanner comes with a high-capacity carbon fibre floating table, multiple accessories for optimal patient positioning, and a multilingual voice interface to improve communication. The Brilliance CT 16-slice thus stands out as a strategic choice for facilities seeking to combine clinical excellence, dose control and operational efficiency.
