December 7, 2011 — At RSNA 2011, Siemens Healthcare is unveiling the Somatom Perspective. It is the first computed tomography (CT) scanner to offer the eMode software solution, which helps determine the best correlation between dose, efficiency and image quality; it can also adjust the required scan parameters automatically. Potentially suited to cover a variety of clinical fields, the new scanner may allow clinics and practices to extend their range of available examinations. The system's operation can be optimized for the individual scan – for example, in terms of tube current or scan velocity – relieving wear and tear on the CT. The eMode software (the "e" represents efficiency) can be selected from the user interface control panel. eMode may determine and automatically select the scan parameters so the CT operates with as low a load as possible; this minimizes wear and increases the scanner's life cycle.