The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has released an updated version of its manual for measuring and reporting the performance parameters of SPECT scanners.
"NEMA NU 1-2018 Performance Measurements of SPECT" includes the following updates in response to recent developments in SPECT scanner technology:
- A new measurement for characterizing pixelated detectors
- Revised image quality metrics that account for iterative reconstruction
- Improved coregistration accuracy for the SPECT and CT components of hybrid SPECT/CT scanners
The document is currently available for purchase for $144 as a print copy or an electronic download.