ALL IN YOUR CLINIC. ALL IN YOUR CONTROL.
Xoran’s flagship product, MiniCAT, is an in-office, point-of-care imaging solution for ENT and Allergy physicians.
Thousands of ENTs use Xoran’s MiniCAT because … MiniCAT allows practices to provide low dose, contact-free imaging for patients … enables same-day diagnosis … and improves treatment compliance, keeping procedure revenue in the practice.
For the Patient
Reduced exposure
Improved treatment planning
Single visit diagnosis
Lower radiation dose
For the Physician
Same-day diagnosis
Superior image quality
Scan and reconstruct in under a minute
IGS-compatibility
For the Practice
Optimized workflow
Improved patient retention
In-office CT can be an additional revenue stream
Enables in-office procedures
“Back in 2004, we purchased the very first MiniCAT. That was one of the best decisions we have made! Now we have 4 MiniCATs in our practice. Doctors can almost instantly get a scan to assist in the diagnosis of their patients. They have the ability to call up the scans in the exam room and can show patients a high quality/resolution image of the sinuses or temporal bone and explain what is going on. Having these units definitely has a positive impact on patient care as well as the bottom line.”
“As a single-physician private practice surgeon, having a MiniCAT at each of the locations where I practice has been an invaluable addition. I’m able to perform the scan on my patients and have the images available immediately—allowing me to see, scan, and diagnose my patients in a single office visit. This quick turn-around means that my patients are more likely to comply with their treatment plan. In this way, my practice has grown, my procedure volume has grown, and my patients get the sinus relief they need more quickly with less hassle.”
“Before the MiniCAT, it would be 7-10 days before we had results.”
ACE MODE
ACE Mode helps to lower radiation dose
MiniCAT’s effective radiation dose has always been a fraction of full-sized CT scanners. Now Xoran’s “ACE Mode” (Automatic Control of Exposure) may further help lower radiation by automatically recommending a scan protocol with a dose based on patient-specific data, in conformance with NEMA XR-29
ACE Mode uses patient-specific data
Xoran’s innovative ACE Mode evaluates patient radiodensity, factors in patient age, and generates a recommended protocol of Small, Medium, or Large.
Doctors decide the protocol
Physicians and health care providers are the decision makers when it comes to which protocol will be used for each patient. They may choose to use the ACE Mode recommended protocol or may “override” the ACE Mode protocol and simply choose a protocol based on the patient’s clinical needs
High Resolution Zoom ROI
0.07 mm Precise Imaging
Zoom and quickly reconstruct your
region of interest (ROI) at 70 microns
Certain areas, such as the sinuses, inner ear structures, or other intricate anatomical regions, require detailed imaging. High-resolution zoom allows ENT specialists to clearly see these areas for better diagnosis and management.
Lower radiation is better
While Computed Tomography (CT) scans are often necessary for diagnosis, all CT systems use X-rays, which expose patients to ionizing radiation. Xoran understands the importance of keeping radiation dose low. In designing its CT systems, Xoran follows the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle, which means that Xoran minimizes radiation dose as much as possible without compromising image quality.
Workflow Simplified
Improving Your Practice Workflow … with MiniCAT.
Doctors control the timing and quality of their scans
Patients can get their diagnosis and treatment plan in a single visit
- Integrate with EHR and navigation systems
- Correlate scans with billing records
- Streamline in-office diagnosis and treatment
FAQ
We recommend that you use MiniCAT IQ+ in a room that is at least 6′ x 9′. This size will give you and your patients a little more elbow room and may minimize or even eliminate the amount of radiation shielding needed. Weighing in at only 450 lbs., MiniCAT IQ+ installation is quick and efficient, without the need for additional floor reinforcement or room modification.
The MiniCAT IQ+ scanner system emits very low radiation, and most facilities require minimal shielding to comply with State regulations. Any required shielding is typically included with your purchase. Xoran works with certified medical physicists to ensure that your scanner is safe for patients and staff and meets all the requirements of your state’s radiation protection agency. Click for available Shielding Products
MiniCAT IQ+ was designed to be easy-to-use, enabling physicians and imaging technicians to be trained in the safe operation of the scanner. Specific state laws govern who may operate CT scanners. Your Xoran Sales Manager will help you determine who may operate the MiniCAT scanner in your state.
MiniCAT IQ+ scan protocols range from approximately 1/5th to 1/20th of the radiation dose received compared to a conventional sinus CT.
Patient scan protocols are 10-20 seconds, and scanned images are available almost immediately.
