Intrinsic spatial resolution is 3 mm. Contrast is excellent. Maximum counting rates exceeds 250,000 cps making the camera a perfect choice for First Pass studies. Imager is docked to the head-positioning gantry. This seated position is much more comfortable than lying supine with the left arm raised above the head.
Patients rave about the comfort of the chair.
Patient motion has not been a problem because of this improvement in comfort. Imaging throughput is improved, as time is not lost with patients regaining their equilibrium after lying down for an extended time.