Everything You Need To Know About CT X-Ray Tubes

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Everything You Need To Know About CT X-Ray Tubes
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By Vikki Harmonay
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The CT Market size in North America was worth USD
2.51 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach
USD 3.11 billion by end of 2027 according to
Market Data Forecast. The most important part of
a CT scanner is the X-ray tube, since the X-ray
tube rotates around the patient while emitting
narrow beams of X-rays through the body in order
to create the image. These X-ray images are
transmitted to a computer where the image is
produced digitally. While there are some CT
Scanners that require two X-ray tubes, the vast
majority of CT only have one X-ray tube.
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The Life of A CT X-Ray Tube
The life expectancy of a CT Scanner X-ray tube
varies according to a number of factors. These
include patient throughput/tube count, the types
of examinations, the level of humidity and
temperatures in the room, maintenance and the
stability of the power supply. There are four
ways you can measure tube count, which can help
predict the lifespan of an X-ray tube total
patient exams, scan seconds, clicks/counts and
Milliampere Seconds or mAs.
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How Do You Know If Your X-Ray Tube Needs
Replacement?
There are several signs that your X-Ray tube is
failing. If you see a build-up of tungsten
deposited on the internal surface of the glass
tube window, the X-ray becomes less useful. If
your X-ray tube is producing gas, it means your
X-ray tube is no longer a vacuum and must be
replaced. If you can hear oil being sucked into
the tube insert when the tube is turned on, you
have a punctured tube and it must be replaced. If
you see stress fractures in the tube, it could
also affect vacuum conditions. Do you see oil
anywhere it shouldnt be? This could mean the
bearings, rotor or tube housing are failing and
the tube must be replaced.
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Talk To An Expert
If you have questions about Refurbished CT
Scanner systems or their components, talk to an
expert at Atlantis Worldwide. Weve been
providing used and refurbished medical imaging
equipment to hospitals, clinics, urgent care
facilities, veterinary clinics and other
healthcare practices for more than 30 years and
would be happy to help you. Contact Us Today!
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• Free CT Resources

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