Toshiba’s CT Vitality Is First Software to Automate CT Protocol Management

TUSTIN, Calif., June 8, 2015 – For the first time, healthcare networks can now remotely manage CT protocols and capture valuable analytics that could improve safety with Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s CT Vitality software. Part of the Vitality Solutions™ portfolio, CT Vitality is available on AquilionTM ONE systems and will facilitate protocol utilization and dose usage analytics so hospitals and multi-site Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) can ensure consistently safe scans every time. CT Vitality helps deliver an optimal CT protocol review and verification process that automatically updates protocols system-wide. Additionally, facilities gain the ability to analyze operator and system metrics to ensure consistent performance and better dose management. “CT Vitality is a groundbreaking technology that will assist our customers in providing consistent, high-quality care,” said Satrajit Misra, senior director, CT Business Unit, Toshiba. “By offering technology that consolidates protocol management, we are helping hospital networks provide the better, safer patient experience that is a core principle of the Triple Aim of healthcare.” Toshiba will showcase CT Vitality at this year’s International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) annual conference and exhibition in San Francisco, June 7-10, 2015 (Booth #223). About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit Toshiba’s website at www.medical.toshiba.com.