GE Lightspeed 16 Slice CT Scanner
The GE LightSpeed RT 16 is a sophisticated CT Scanner designed to excel in a wide range of applications while maximizing patient comfort. Recognized globally as one of the premier CT scanners for oncological care, it possesses the capability of 16-slice acquisition, which ensures unparalleled image clarity. This, coupled with its fast scan times, not only boosts productivity but significantly enhances the patient’s experience due to minimized discomfort.
When you delve deeper into the LightSpeed RT 16's capabilities, its wide-bore system stands out. This feature, combined with its predefined protocols, makes the machine remarkably user-friendly. Moreover, its impeccable design assures precise patient positioning, which is indispensable for more challenging cases. Further enhancing its utility, the scanner boasts a broad display field of view measuring 65 cm and an 80 cm gantry opening.
Among its impressive features are:
- Exceptional Imaging: 16-slice acquisition offers brilliant image clarity.
- Patient Comfort: Its rapid scan times ensure patient ease and reduced anxiety.
- Optimal Workflow: Streamlined from image acquisition to the final report.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a myriad of medical applications.
- Enhanced Display: A generous display field of view at 65 cm.
- Connectivity: Full DICOM integration.
- Storage Capacity: Equipped with a 219 GB memory system.
Additionally, the LightSpeed RT Series encapsulates:
- Xtream technology.
- Informative breathing lights accompanied by a countdown timer.
- Convenient in-room start feature.
- Advanced axial scanning through slip-ring technology.
- Comprehensive 360° rotational scans.
- An intuitive, user-friendly interface.
- The luxury of remote gantry tilt.
A specific variant of this series, the GE LIGHTSPEED 16 CT System with Xtreme Console, made its debut in 2003. This model saw the installation of a new Performix Tube in 2013 and has been equipped with features such as:
- A powerful 60Kw Generator with selections of 80, 100, 120, and 140Kv.
- Recon Plus, Smartscore Pro, and Variviewer functionalities.
- Dual 19" Flat Panel LCD Monitors for clear image viewing.
- A ceramic HiLight detector with 16 x 912 detection channels.
- A dynamic scan rate clocking 480 scans per minute.
- GE microVoxel® Technology: Image quality in three dimensions.
- Ideal For: Complete & fast head scanning.
Other System Features and Components:
- Gantry:
- 70 cm Gantry Opening
- LightSpeed Gantry with RF Slip-Ring
- ± 30 degrees Gantry Tilt
- Helical Tilt
- Monitors: Dual high color, high contrast 19 in. flat panel LCD monitors.
- X-Ray Tube: Performix 6.3 mHu Tube.
- Detector: 16 Slice Matrix Detector - Patient 16-Slice.
- Table: Patient table with metalless cradle.
- Power Distribution Unit (PDU): LightSpeed PDU.
- Data Acquisition System (DAS): High-performance DAS.
- Generator:
- 53.2 kW generator
- Ranges from 10 to 440 mA
- Selections: 80, 100, 120, & 140 kV.
- Scanning:
- Sub-second scanning with 0.5 second scan time.
- 120 sec. continuous helical & up to 2000 contiguous rotations.
- Max. scan volume: 160 cm based on table travel.
- Pitch of Quad: 0.75:1 (3:1) or 1.5:1 (6:1).
- Features:
- Auto MA to optimize X-ray usage.
- SMART Start: Gantry activated scanning.
- SMART Helical: For exam streamlining.
- SMART Prep: Instant contrast monitoring.
- SMART Speed: Scan time enhancer.
- SMART Tools: To automate exam tasks.
- VariViewer.
- Storage: Magnetic optical disk image storage.
