NEMA updates manual for evaluating SPECT scanners

Matt O'Connor | | Health Imaging | Economics
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published an updated edition of its manual for measuring and reporting performance parameters of SPECT scanners. 

NEMA NU 1-2018 Performance Measurements of SPECT has been updated for improved readability and in response to new scanning technology. It includes the following updates:

  • A new measurement to characterize pixelated detectors
  • Updated image quality metrics for iterative reconstruction
  • Revised co-registration accuracy for the CT and SPECT parts of a SPECT/CT scanner

"Hopefully, this will facilitate the task to objectively compare scanners during the purchasing decision process and after delivery,” said Jean-Paul Bouhnik, chief physicist, Molecular Imaging for GE Healthcare, in a statement from NEMA “It defines tests that ensure that a quality system has been delivered."

The updated document is available in hard copy and as electric download for $144.

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Matt O'Connor

Matt joined Chicago’s TriMed team in 2018 covering all areas of health imaging after two years reporting on the hospital field. He holds a bachelor’s in English from UIC, and enjoys a good cup of coffee and an interesting documentary.

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