GE LightSpeed Ultra 8-Slice CT Scanner

Product Description: The GE LightSpeed Ultra 8-Slice CT System is a third-generation multi-slice CT scanner that offers a significant leap in performance from its predecessors. This system is designed for both speed and image quality, capable of acquiring eight slices per rotation with a fast gantry rotation time of as low as 0.5 seconds. Its advanced HiLight solid-state detector and 6.3 MHU X-ray tube ensure high-resolution images with excellent clarity and contrast. With a suite of dose-reducing features, known as OptiDose, and a user-friendly console, the LightSpeed Ultra streamlines workflow, reduces scan times, and enhances patient comfort. It is a versatile workhorse, suitable for a full range of CT exams, including cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, and oncology studies.

Key Features:

• Slices: 8-slice acquisition per rotation
• Scan Speed: Gantry rotation time as low as 0.5 seconds
• Detector: HiLight solid-state detector for high image quality
• X-ray Tube: Performix 6.3 MHU tube
• Generator: 53 kW high-frequency generator
• Dose Management: OptiDose features for low-dose protocols and patient safety
• Workflow: Dual monitors, Helical Tilt, and Variviewer for a streamlined workflow
• Gantry: 70 cm gantry aperture with +/- 30-degree tilt

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: GE HealthCare
• Device Type: CT Scanner
• Number of Slices: 8
• Scan Speed: 0.5s – 4.0s rotation times
• Generator Power: 53 kW
• X-ray Tube: 6.3 MHU
• Gantry Aperture: 70 cm
• Patient Weight Limit: Up to 400 lbs