Computed Tomography (CT) [Printable Version]

GE Lightspeed Ultra Computed Tomography (CT)

The Lightspeed computed tomography (CT) scanner is the world's first FDA-cleared scanner that allows doctors to simultaneously capture multiple images of a patient's anatomy up to eight times faster than traditional single-slice CT scanners. Called the single largest development in CT technology in the last ten years, the Lightspeed CT Scanner's advanced diagnostic features have the potential to provide better, earlier diagnoses, reduce the number of invasive procedures and improve patient care.

Applications:

·        Oncology/cancer diagnosis

·        Pulmonary embolism

·        CT angiography

Features and benefits for patients:

·        Increased comfort and accuracy for the patient

·        Improved speed, up to eight times faster than single slice helical CT scanners

·        Less time needed for breath holds, resulting in better patient comfort

·        Improved performance, allowing for better 3-D images

Advanced Clinical Applications

   Temporal Bone IAC         Volume Rendering        3D Reconstruction