HiSpeed CT/e Dual

MULTISLICE... FOR EVERYONE

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Multislice... for

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Everyone

Multi-slice technology is becoming the universal CT scanning

technology.
From experience gained in the development of matrix and
dual detector CT systems, GE Medical Systems now provides
you access to the many advantages of this new technology:
greater speed, better resolution and extended coverage.
Designed through Six Sigma quality methodology, CT/e Dual
benefits from General Electric's latest innovations, and allows
you to increase productivity, optimize patient flows and above
all allows access to a large number of advanced clinical appli-
cations. CT/e Dual therefore offers to everyone unrivaled
multi-functionality, image quality and reliability.

The strength of multi-slice technology

By acquiring twice the quantity of data in
a single rotation,
CT/e Dual allows you High Quality High Speed
mode mode
to work faster with
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the same image quality
as a single-slice system,
Image Quality

and obtain better

resolution without
 Multi-slice
any increase in  Single-slice

acquisition time. Table movement

Collimation

With a single-slice CT scanner, increasing the pitch leads to

a modification of image quality. With CT/e Dual, everything
is different! Thanks to its dual detector and its patented
reconstruction algorithms, GE Medical Systems has been
able to determine the "ideal" pitch depending on whether
the priority is resolution or speed.

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CT/e Dual benefits from General
Electric's very latest technical innovations
Ultimate technol
and its proven experience. The result:
perfectly consistent technological choices
throughout the imaging chain.
While most of these technologies have
been developed with the aim of obtaining
exceptional image quality, they all
contribute significantly to the reduction
in dose to the patient.

HiLight detector:
The reference in solid-state detectors
GE Medical Systems' supremacy in the field of solid-state detectors
is acknowledged throughout the world: its HiLight detector already
provides superior image quality with notable dose reduction.
This is due to an exceptional absorption factor (99% at 120 kVp)
and an outstanding scintillation efficiency. In 1998, GE Medical
Systems innovation led to the launch of the matrix-based detector.
CT/e Dual combines performance and complete mastery of multi-
slice technology.

BeamTracking:
improved image quality
and dose reduction
BeamTracking is a unique feature from GE
Medical Systems that guarantees real-time
focus stability. A dynamic collimator perma-
nently checks the centering of the X-ray
beam on the detector
thanks to data transmitted
Beam movement
in real time by the detector
linked, for example,
to thermodynamic
expansion of
the anode.
itself. Collimation is thus
perfectly adjusted to slice
thickness, post-patient
Low Dose
collimation is unneces-
sary, and the dose is
reduced. Technol
Real-time control of
the collimator thanks
to data measured by
the detector.

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AutomA:
optimal image quality
The absorption coefficient of X-rays varies for different tissues;
a constant tube current may be too high or too low.
AutomA adapts current to the absorption coefficient for each slice.
Signal/Noise ratio increases and the dose is reduced.

A single scout view provides

attenuation profiles for
Constant image quality each rotation and allows
the necessary current to be
calculated. Required mA is
automatically applied to the
Z-axis for each rotation.

AAR/ANR: exclusive algorithms

to reduce artefacts Greater
attenuation
AAR (Advanced Artefact Reduction) enables linear artefacts of off-axis
to be reduced at shoulder and pelvis level, and also reduces rays with the
artefacts caused by the presence of metallic objects. Even bowtie filter
immobilized patients can be examined with their arms in the
field of view.
ANR (Advanced Noise Reduction) is a reconstruction
algorithm providing selective filtering of noise present
in the image without any decrease in spatial resolution. 90 deg

Bowtie Filter:
further dose reduction
logy Bowtie filter attenuates off-axis rays in order to
maintain a more uniform X-ray field at the detector
whatever the position of the beam through the
patient. The bowtie filter minimizes surface dose
by up to 50% and reduces X-ray scattering effects.

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Ergonomic and user-frien
Innovative, intuitive and user-friendly,
the CT/e Dual interface enables
acquisition in just a few mouse clicks.
Users can customize the system and
have their own parameters set up for
each new session.
Reconstruction is immediate
and entirely automatic. Using
a DICOM-compatible open
system, CT/e Dual makes all
transfer, printing and archiving
procedures simple.

1 Patient identification
and choice of protocols...
among the 300 pre-programmed,
customizable protocols.

Display of accumulated
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dly: 3 clicks for an acquisition
Patient

2
positioning
Scout
view

Anatomical
references

Anatomical
coverage

Selection of
AP or lateral
scout view

3 Customization
of protocol and acquisition

Interactive modification of slice

positions, coverage, centering
and size of image display

Adjustment
of acquisition timing

Modifiable reconstruction
parameters

Modifiable
acquisition
parameters

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Flexibility of solutions
CT/e Dual offers enormous flexibility
in acquisition and post-processing and,
with its many options, provides access to CT PERFUSION
specific applications such as CT angio,
perfusion, liver multiphase, vessel
assessment, joint studies...
The power and speed of multi-slice
technology give access to a wide range
of clinical applications illustrated in
this image gallery.

SUB MILLIMETRIC

V E S S E L A N A LY S I S

SMART PREP

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N AV I G AT O R

D E N TA S C A N
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High resolution posterior fossa obtained by fused image

technique (axial mode: 1 image 2x2 mm).

From helical acquisition with 1 mm slice thickness, post-

processing MPR shows detailed anatomy of paranasal sinuses.

The standard algorithm is u

Mid brain axial images demonstrate excellent low-contrast
acquisitions for 3D displays
depiction of cerebral parenchyma.
reformat imaging.

Lumbar
spine
acquired
in helical
mode with
2 mm slice
thickness;
multiple
oblique
views are
defined
from a
sagittal
view.

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Cervical spine is studied in axial mode (gantry tilt is adjusted

according to the spine level) or in helical mode.
Analysis of discal hernia using sagittal or oblique views
obtained by helical acquisition of 1 mm slice thickness.

The speed of the CT scan allows bi-phasic

acquisition during the arterial contrast enhance-
ment time for detection and characterization of
hepatic lesions (arterial and portal comparison).
Dose optimization is adapted to patient morpho-
logy, and timing between phases can be selec-
ted on the basis of liver anatomy.

used prospectively on helical

s and the bone algorithm for

Following thin slice acquisition, interactive MPVR allows the

pancreas to be studied from different angles.

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Interactive use of MPR mode following thin slice helical
acquisition.

Advanced Artefact Reduction

algorithm (AAR) reduces the beam-
hardening artefact for study of the
lung apex and mediastinum.

Rapidly acquired thin slices for carotid imaging during arteri

contrast enhancement. Using MIP mode with thicker slice th
internal and external carotids can be displayed. The SmartPrep
option facilitates choice of the best moment to start acquisitio

Axial thin slices acquired with the cluster mode allow controlling
of the patient breath hold. Helical acquisition is performed
with dedicated chest algorithm. AutomA optimizes the dose
during the entire acquisition of the chest.
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 Fast acquisition of 3 mm
slice thickness in helical mode
for vascular imaging of the lower
limbs during arterial contrast
enhancement.
From helical acquisition any MPR images can be done in
sagittal, coronal or oblique views.

From helical
acquisition
aorta and
renal arteries
are well
depicted with
Volume
Rendering or
with MIP.

Circle of Willis
studied after helical
acquisition of 1 mm
slice thickness. The
interactive MPVR
al tool associated with
he MIP mode allows
p detailed representa-
on. tion of cerebral
artery anatomy.

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A communicatin

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iLinq : a new proactive and interactive

communication tool
In order to maximize productivity, iLinq allows you
to access a whole range of advice and information
from the CT/e Dual operator console.
With iLinq it is possible:
• to have instant contact
with GE Online, to ask
questions and get quick
and qualified answers
• to display system status
and possible error messages
in real time
• to look up "Info &
History", a tool which
records the solutions used
to solve any problem
• to access a data base
containing information and advice specific
to CT/e Dual.

e-FlexTrial: download, install and test

the latest applications
Post-processing applications are even more
essential today as multi-slice CT scanners
acquire more and more data.
GE Medical Systems is constantly investing
to develop its clinical applications.
e-FlexTrial is the best way to be up to date
and to test the new CT applications before
purchasing them.

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