GE LightSpeed 16 Product Data Sheet page 3

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Product Data Sheet – rev 4.2
July 4th 2003
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changes to be easily made, with virtually no
restrictions;
• Be as self-teaching as possible, and have
on-line access to tutorials as needed.
One key element of this design is to combine
some of the best features from several
product families into one state-of-the art CT
system. For example, the LightSpeed
Scanner combines:
• SmartTools productivity software to
automate every step of the examination,
critical for ensuring the highest productivity
and throughput possible with the
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LightSpeed CT Scanner;
• Large screen interface for controlling scan
acquisition easily, with virtually everything at
a single glance;
• Excellent simultaneity and multi-tasking
performance;
• Completely protocol-driven scan control
with a dramatic reduction in number of
screens;
• Highly flexible editing tools that allow easy
tailoring of the exam to the patient;
• Large, 1024 color display;
• Leading edge, real-time image processing
(MPR, MPVR, Volume Viewer*).
In summary, primary benefits of Interactive
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CT on the LightSpeed Scanner:
• A natural scan control user interface
• Dramatic reduction in the number of
screens; only 2 screens to set up first
scan and 1 screen for real-time
monitoring while scanning;
• Easier and more flexible protocols
• Much more flexible and intuitive graphic
prescription process with a 1024
Localizer;
• View/Edit Wizard™ intuitively adjusts
dependent parameters automatically in
response to operator-initiated changes
and highlights them for quick review; also
alerts the operator to incompatible
dependencies requiring operator
intervention;
• DynaPlan Plus™ full screen display
illustrates scan status pictorially, with
real-time feedback.
• Large color screen
• Extensive use of picture icons and color
cues enhance ease of use;
• Large on-screen controls and attractive
color palette provide comfortable viewing
over extended periods.
* Option
LightSpeed
With Xtream
CT Scanner System
• Enhanced multi-tasking allows operators to
review more than one exam simultaneously,
independently - even with AutoView and
AutoFilm on/
• BrightBox™ dedicated controls for
image next, prior, manual paging and
trackball W/L helps make two person
image review practical;
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CT
• Up to four 512x512 images from four
different exams can be viewed on a large
1024 color display.
• SmartmA™ User Interface - automatically
optimizes mA to maintain constant image
noise when collimation/detector
configuration, scan mode, scan rotation
speed, table speed, or image thickness
changes. It takes the guesswork out of
setting scan technique when changing
parameters (note: user must select initial
Noise Index as well as maximum mA
setting). Noise index enable 100% Image
Quality reproducibity from one patient to
another and from one user to another.
• Protocol Pro™ protocol manager - provides
operator control of automated features (like
AutoFilm, AutoStore, and AutoTransfer) on
per patient basis.
• Patient demographics and exam protocols
can be preprogrammed in advance of
patient arrival through the Schedule Patient
feature.
• A preprogrammed selection of AutoView
and Image Review Layouts allow simple
customization of the image presentation to
match the anatomical area of interest -
without the complexity of free-form
"windows".
• ImageWorks™ provides instant access to
advanced image processing features such
as MIP, MPR, MPVR, Volume Viewer*,
Advanced Vessel Analysis*, CT Perfusion
2* and DentaScan*.
• No waiting for network transfer or image
retrieval from archive media.
• Background filming allows use of the full
screen for AutoView and image
review/processing without interruption when
auto or batch filming. Special "one touch"
controls provide on-screen viewing of
camera progress during AutoFilm without
disrupting other image processes in
progress.
• ProView™ visualization algorithms
available to enhance anatomical structures
without additional image reconstruction
time.
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• Operator console convenient to locate in
suite.
• Computer, image processor and image
reconstruction hardware completely
integrated in base of console - no
separate computer cabinet to site;
• Split table top allows unrestricted patient
viewing while still supporting 2 large color
monitors;
• Front and back work surfaces can be set
during installation within a range of
vertical heights that help accommodate a
variety of siting requirements - especially
surrounding the height of the console
relative to the window into the scanning
suite.
• Work surface accommodates a large variety
of working conditions and individual
operator preferences.
• Wide work surface has room for papers,
patient charts, logbooks or other
peripheral devices;
• Wide area also helps make two person
operation more comfortable and
practical;
• All console components (monitors,
keyboard, mouse and BrightBox) are
free-standing and can be easily moved
on the front work surface;
• All surfaces made of high-impact resin
that hides marks and are easy to clean.
• Direct network connection means a multi-
suite Ethernet card is not required for a
gateway out of the suite - saving costs and
simplifying installation.
• Learning Solutions provides an on-line
Operator manual detailing system operation
via a multi-media CD-ROM player integrated
into the front of the operator console.
Learning Solutions can also be accessed on
a stand alone PC providing flexibility and
productivity for on demand learning of
system operation
Advanced Tube & Generator
Technology
• The Performix X-ray tube, with 6.3 MHU of
storage and 53.2 kW operation, provides
increased helical performance with greater
patient throughput and virtually no tube
cooling. Advanced technology in the
Performix tube includes a metal-ceramic
frame for long life, a high-speed bearing for
sub-second scanning, a high-efficiency
motor to accelerate the large anode and