Together Moving Ahead: Principles and Development of Direct i4D

During CT simulation, patients often breathe irregularly, which can lead to image artifacts. Motion management is a major pain point in radiotherapy. A paradigm shift has, therefore, been long overdue. This is why Professor René Werner together with colleagues from UKE Hamburg and Siemens Healthineers R&D developed a new method of acquiring 4D CT images: Direct i4D, the world’s first 4D CT protocol that automatically adapts to the patient’s breathing in real time. Watch this presentation to learn about challenges of standard 4D CT and how it motivated the team to develop Direct i4D. Co-creator René Werner explains the concept behind Direct i4D, shows how it works, and shares results from peers.