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The Revolution CT is a state-of-the-art computed tomography system designed to deliver high-quality imaging with reduced noise and lower radiation doses across various clinical applications. It features advanced technologies such as the Gemstone Clarity Detector, intelligent motion correction, and fast rotation speeds for improved cardiac and whole organ imaging. The system is built for future upgrades, ensuring longevity and continued excellence in patient care.

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CT - Revolution CT Data Sheet

The Revolution CT is a state-of-the-art computed tomography system designed to deliver high-quality imaging with reduced noise and lower radiation doses across various clinical applications. It features advanced technologies such as the Gemstone Clarity Detector, intelligent motion correction, and fast rotation speeds for improved cardiac and whole organ imaging. The system is built for future upgrades, ensuring longevity and continued excellence in patient care.

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technology is designed to deliver reduced noise levels,
improved low contrast detectability and may enable a
reduction in dose 3 for all clinical applications.
 Best effective temporal resolution enabled by 0.28 second
rotation speed combined with intelligent motion correction for
excellent cardiac imaging at any heart rate
 A wide 80 cm bore to image all patients, allow better patient
positioning & access
Thanks to its innovative design, the Revolution CT delivers
breakthrough clinical applications for all anatomies:
 1-Beat High definition, motion free coronary images at any
heart rate with intelligent motion correction
 1-Beat, comprehensive cardiac assessment for every patient
at low dose - coronaries, rest / stress perfusion & function
 4D imaging capabilities for all anatomies enabled by whole
organ acquisition to visualize vascular flow, organ motion or
kinetic properties
 Dynamic, low dose perfusion studies up to 16cm for cardiac,
neuro or body applications with no table motion, personalized
coverage & sampling
Introduction  Ability to acquire Perfusion and CTA data from a single exam
 Dedicated HD cardiovascular and head / neck angio in a
GE’s Revolution CT is a breakthrough that delivers single low dose exam for comprehensive stroke workup
uncompromised image quality & clinical capabilities through the  Sub-second scans for typical trauma and pediatric sedation-
convergence of coverage, spatial resolution, temporal resolution free exams, enabled by wide detector and fast table speed at
& dose performance – all in one. Until now, CT users had to up to 300 mm/sec
compromise between systems that could only provide a subset  Rapid & comprehensive TAVI planning with dedicated
of these capabilities. The Revolution CT delivers industry leading protocols allowing ECG gated and non-gated acquisitions in a
technical specifications for a premium CT system: single exam
 160 mm coverage Gemstone Clarity Detector
Revolution CT has been designed with future onsite hardware
 Intelligent motion correction for 29 ms effective
upgradability as a key goal to ensure longevity of the state of
temporal resolution1
the art technology to help you continually provide best in class
 Best in class 0.23 mm spatial resolution
care to your patients.
 80 cm bore size
The system is designed to image the heart using less radiation Indications for Use
dose than the previous generation product.. Further, the fast
speed of the scan could potentially reduce contrast volumes. The Revolution CT Computed Tomography X-ray is intended to
The hardware platform is also capable of supporting Fast kV produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer
switching and 0.2s2 rotation speed. The system has been tested reconstruction of x-ray transmission projection data from the
to withstand in excess of 75g of acceleration forces at 0.2s same axial plane taken at different angles. The system has the
rotation speed. Key technology enablers include: capability to image whole organs in a single rotation. Whole
organs include but are not limited to brain, heart, liver, kidney,
 A unique image chain hardware and reconstruction for pancreas, etc. The system may acquire data using Axial, Cine,
uncompromised image quality, overcoming the challenges of Helical, Cardiac and Gated CT scan techniques from patients of
typical wide detector systems such as cone beam artifacts, all ages. These images may be obtained either with or without
HU uniformity, scatter & beam hardening artifacts, while contrast. This device may include signal analysis and display
improving dose performance. equipment, patient and equipment supports, components and
 Integrated advanced iterative reconstruction technology accessories.
(ASiR-V) reduces noise, even at very low signal levels. This
This device may include data and image processing to produce
1
Intelligent motion correction with SnapShot™ Freeze is designed to reduce images in a variety of trans-axial and reformatted
blurring artifacts due to motion in coronary vessels that cannot be addressed by
gantry speed alone. A 6x improvement of motion-blur reduction while maintaining
high spatial resolution is demonstrated in cardiac phantom testing. The reduction
in motion artifacts is comparable to a 0.058s Equivalent Gantry Rotation Speed 3 In clinical practice, the use of ASiR-V may reduce CT patient dose depending on
with effective temporal resolution of 29 msec, as demonstrated in mathematical the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location and clinical practice. A
phantom testing. consultation with a radiologist and a physicist should be made to determine the
2 Option. May be available in the future
appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular clinical task.

*Option – may be available in the future


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planes. Further, the images can be post processed to produce highly uniform and translucent. (Cubic structures offer better
additional imaging planes or analysis results. transparency to that of Gadolinium Oxysulfide (GOS) which has a
hexagonal lattice).
The system is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac, and
vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.
The device output is a valuable medical tool for the diagnosis of
disease, trauma, or abnormality and for planning, guiding, and
monitoring therapy.
The relative speed of the scintillator enables High Definition
technologies such as High Resolution imaging capability, with
Gemstone Clarity Detector less noise and the ability to perform fast kV switching that may
enable applications such as dual energy acquisitions.
The scanner features next generation “Gemstone Clarity”
- Scintillator speed : 0.03 μs (100 times faster than GOS)
detector with ground breaking technology and also features
- Afterglow: 0.001% - 4 times lower than GOS
Gemstone scintillator with the industry’s best primary speed &
- Radiation damage: 0.03% - 20 times less than GOS
afterglow specifications. - Scatter to Primary Ratio < 10%
The Gemstone Clarity detector features a unique focally aligned - Detection efficiency: 98% @ 120 kVp
layout of the detector sub-modules and a 3D collimator (post
patient) to minimize scatter artifacts, ensure HU uniformity & 3D Collimator scatter reduction technology
reduce beam hardening artifacts associated with wide coverage
systems. Combined with Volume HD (VHD) reconstruction
technology, the system delivers excellent image quality at full
160mm coverage to enable whole organ imaging. Further, the
3D Collimator reduces scatter to primary ratio by more than
50%4 compared to a 160mm system with a 1D post patient
collimator.

Reduces scatter to primary ratio by more than 50% and results


in significant improvement in image quality and reduction in
beam hardening & metal artifacts.

Gemstone Clarity Data Acquisition Subsystem (DAS)

The Gemstone Clarity Data Acquisition Subsystem (DAS) features


3 times faster trigger rates capable of supporting features such
as High definition imaging up to 2496 views per rotation and
The Gemstone Clarity detector also features a revolutionary fast kV switching mode with 1968 views per rotation even at
ultra-low capacitance photo diode with new ASIC technology 0.2s6 rotation speed.
that redefines electronic noise at the quantum limit to less than
3 photons @ 120 keV (3100 electrons). The detector includes Detector specifications
acquisition electronics which allow 4x faster bandwidth and 3x
z-Coverage/ 360° 16cm
faster trigger rate than previous generations and reduces
rotation
electronic noise by 25% which may improve image quality and
reduce artifacts in low signal conditions as may be encountered Number of slices 512 slices
in large patients .. This allows for unparalleled high definition
imaging at full 160mm coverage & support for 0.2s 5 rotation Number of detector 256
speeds. rows
Gemstone Scintillator Number of detector 212,992 cells with individual
The Gemstone Clarity detector enables high definition CT elements electronic / DAS channels for
excellent data fidelity
imaging with a revolutionary, extremely fast scintillator. The
scintillator material is an isotropic ceramic with cubic structure –
Number of views Up to 2,496 views per rotation

4 Electronic noise Less than 3 photons noise (3100


R Melnyk, J Boudry, X Liu, and M Adamak, “Anti-scatter grid evaluation for wide-
cone CT,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 9033, 90332P1-7, 2014
5 Option. May be available in the future 6 Option. May be available in the future
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electrons) The new generator features 3 times faster rise & fall times for kV
switching compared to previous generator. This would allow for
Effective analog to > 2,000,000:1 more time to be spent at the target energy levels and result in
digital conversion better energy separation between the datasets acquired at
range different kV levels using fast kV switching.

VHD Reconstruction (Volume High Definition)

The system features state of the art image reconstruction Tube & Generator specifications
technology designed to mitigate cone beam artifacts associated
with wide coverage systems. In addition, the algorithm Generator 103 kW
preserves temporal uniformity and provides excellent image Maximum
quality at full 160mm coverage. It further reduces variation in peak power
iodinated contrast HU uniformity across the full 16cm Z
coverage, typically caused due to heel effect. In addition, Multi Tube current mA: 10 to 740, 5mA increments
Material Artifact Reduction (MMAR) technology utilizes material range
physics learning’s from GSI incorporated in single energy
acquisition. In conjunction with the 3D Collimator, this reduces Tube voltage kVp: 70, 80, 100, 120, 140
beam hardening artifacts due to iron, bone, metal & other dense
Thermal Efficient anode heat transfer and casing
objects.
ratings design eliminates inter-patient delays for
demanding helical scans
Tube & Generator - Anode:
Performix™ HDw X-Ray Tube Max anode heat content: 4.1 MJ (5.5
MHU)
Max anode input power: 103kW
- Housing:
Max x-ray tube assembly heat content:
5.0 MJ (6.8 MHU)

Max continuous heat dissipation: 3.0 kW

X-Ray Tube Anode-Grounded Technology


Housing  Nominal tube voltage: 140kVp
Performix HDw is a next generation anode-grounded, metal-
Assembly  Leakage technique factor: 140 kV, 14.3
ceramic x-ray tube. The tube enables improved spatial
resolution via dynamic in-plane focal spot deflection and mA
independent control of the focal spot size in both X and Z-axis  Quality equivalent filtration: Min 3.9mm Al
optimizing the focal spot to deliver consistent beam quality equiv at 75 kV
across the full 160mm Z-axis coverage, making it one of the
most innovative CT tubes offered today. The design is optimized
for exams requiring a large number of scans without tube Tube insert focal spot
cooling. It is powered by an onboard high frequency generator
Small Focal Spot - 1.0 x 0.7 per IEC 60336/2005
capable of ultra-fast kVp switching. Due to the ultra-short
(580 max mA)
exposure times associated with wide coverage scanning,
traditional metrics related to tube cooling such as anode heat Large Focal Spot - 1.6 x 1.2 per IEC 60336/2005
content & cooling rate lose their relevance. (720 max mA)

X-Large Focal - 2.0 x 1.2 per IEC 60336/2005


Ultra-fast kV switching generator
Spot
(740 max mA)

Performix HDw Tube License

The GE Performix HDw tube includes a standard license that


automatically enables the use of tube dependent advanced
applications. The use of a third party X-ray tube will require an
additional license for the activation of these features.
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Gantry & Slipring  Biopsy and interventional studies have been facilitated
through a more streamlined gantry shroud, and bilateral
Revolution CT’s gantry platform has been designed from ground table/gantry controls and gantry display that maximize
up and tested to support rotation speeds as fast as 0.2s 7 / maneuverability while working next to the gantry
rotation. It also features a wide 80cm bore diameter to facilitate  Flexible cable management system includes coordinated
scanning larger patients and to ensure flexible access and straps that can be attached to the gantry sides to keep cables
patient positioning in the gantry. The slip ring is designed for connected to the gantry away from the floor and to reduce
transferring data at 40 Gbps. To ensure safe & reliable clutter
performance at these fast rotation speeds, the gantry platform
features the following state of the art technology:
Gantry specifications
Whisper Drive system
Aperture 80 cm
Reduces audible noise during gantry rotation at 0.28s by more
Distance Focus to 109.7 cm
than 50% compared to a typical belt driven system rotating at
detector
0.28s / rotation speed, thus improving patient comfort (audible
gantry noise is measured at 69 dBA) Distance Focus to 62.6 cm
isocenter
Contactless Slipring
Scan Field of View 50 cm
Transfers power and data to and
from the rotating side of the
gantry (slip ring) to the stationary Rotation time VariSpeed technology:
360° in 0.28 to 1.0 sec
side through contactless RF
(Note : The hardware platform has been
technology. This eliminates
designed and safety tested for
carbon dust due to brush wear-
unprecedented rotation speeds up to
out in typical CT systems thereby
increasing the reliability of the 0.2s9 / rotation)
system.
Temporal Resolution 140ms cardiac temporal resolution;

Fail-safe mounts

The gantry frame features redundant fail-safe mounts for all


40 Gbps
major components that is designed and tested to stringent Data chain
standards to ensure safe and reliable operation even at 0.2s 8 bandwidth
rotation speed.

Laser Alignment Lights Table (Patient positioner)


Define both internal and external scan planes to ± 1 mm
Revolution CT features a next generation table capable of
accuracy. Activated any time during exam (with tube stationary)
300mm/s travel speed. This enables fast scanning for longer
range anatomies.
Gantry displays and controls
 The Gantry features a large LCD that displays patient
information and ECG data from the integrated ECG module.
This display can also be configured to
show patient informational videos, etc.
 Built-in patient breathing lights and
countdown timer
 Cardiac gating indicator light
 Start scan button with countdown to X-ray
on
 Scan plane toward front of gantry for The table has also been designed with 10x more stiffness to
improved positioning access reduce deflection under heavy load and provide the best
possible images even under heavy load conditions. The standard
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table has a load capacity of 500 lbs. Optionally, a 675 lbs load It features the new “Clarity Operator Environment” designed
capacity table is available as well. with your everyday needs in mind. The environment allows for
more real time adaptive capabilities thus enabling dramatically
Table specifications improved timing with Smart Prep including automatically
transitioning to acquisition in as quickly as 1 second when the
Vertical Range 50 cm to 103 cm (500 lbs) / 56 cm to set HU threshold is reached. The benefits provided by the new
103cm (675 lbs) interface include:
 Smart prescription workflow automates scan set up by
Vertical scannable 73.1 cm to 103 cm recommending scan parameters specific to the patient
range based on scout attenuation and ECG information, in the case
of cardiac, to enable consistent image quality & dose
Elevation Speeds 15(±3) mm/s and 48(±3) mm/s
performance across scans, irrespective of the technologist
Horizontal Range 200 cm expertise level
 Seamless multi-tasking through ability to have multiple
 200 cm in Axial patient sessions open with one active patient for acquisition
Horizontal  185 cm in helical and the rest for post-acquisition tasks
Scannable range  5 - 200 cm in scout  “Plan ahead” task list as part of scan setup automates
(metal free)
repetitive tasks such as reconstructions, image transfer,
image processing, etc. without requiring technologist
Horizontal speed Up to 300 mm/s intervention
 Ability to prospectively prescribe multi planar reconstructions
Load capacity 227 kg / 306 kg (500 lbs / 675 lbs)
for anatomies such as spine as part of the protocol, thus
maximum allowed with ± 0.06%
automating the workflow seamlessly
positional precision over the entire
 Clear status visibility across all automated patient tasks
scannable range.
without any interaction enables you to focus on the primary
The table features: task at hand
 Manage your patient flow better with the ability to prepare
- Controls on gantry for elevation and cradle movement. Foot scan prescription for the next patient while the current
pedals on both sides of table for fast elevation. Cradle position patient is getting off the table
controlled from OC for prescribed scans.  Quickly select scan protocols through global search,
- Integrated ECG module with waveform and configuration anatomical selection or user specific favorites in the newly
through the gantry display designed protocol management system
- Workflow hub area with a see through tray to give you the  Facilitates protocol consistency by controlling access to
most flexibility in placing scanning related supplies, etc. changes and simplifying inputs required
without limiting visibility to the integrated ECG inputs  Integration with AW allows prescribing automatic image
- IV Pole integrated at the foot-end of the table helps to prevent processing steps to be performed on the AW / AW Server
IV lines from becoming crossed and tangled, and helps keep post acquisition
lines in place during patient table travel  Better dose awareness through clearly visible real time
projected dose indicator for the selected protocol
Operator console
The Revolution CT scanner desktop allows simultaneous Console specifications
scanning, image reconstruction, display, processing and
analysis, as well as networking and archival. Total system up to 700,000 512x512 images 1 TB
storage storage for scan data files : up to 1500
scan files are supported

Additional storage USB 2.0 Port for External Hard Disk


Drive Connectivity

Peripheral components
 Dual 24in 1920x1200 monitors
 104-Key USB 2.0 Keyboard
 3-Button USB 2.0 Mouse
 DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-
R, CD-RW, DVD+R DL
 5.25in media
 8.5 GB Double Sided DVD Media Capacity
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 16X DVD / 40X CD read speed Requests will be processed continuously and simultaneously
 Scan Control Interface with other processes on the system including scanning.
Prospective reconstruction will be prioritized over retrospective
Image networking reconstruction.

 Exam Transfer up to 16 frames per second on dedicated 1 Primary & Secondary Reconstruction
Gbit connection
 Standard auto-configuring Ethernet (UTP connection) - Operator may initiate full reconstructions at any table location in
1000/100/10 BaseT increments of 1/10 the image thickness; image thickness
 Direct network connection; multi-suite ethernet card not remains constant.
required for gateway out of suite
 Protocols supported: Reconstruction speed : Up to 65 frames per second; Up to 25
frames per second with ASiR-V
- DICOM network send (one IP address at a time) and receive,
pull/query, and storage commitment push - InSite point-to-
Secondary Image Decomposition
point
 Data Export capabilities to convert clinical images into PC-
The operator has the option to retrospectively decompose the
friendly formats like .jpeg, .mpeg, and .avi.
original raw data set and reconstruct additional images at any
of the defined nominal image thickness available for a given
Smart Flow - Productivity & Workflow table speed and scan mode.
features Prospective Exam Split

Simplified, automated scan prescriptions, personalized to the Allows multi-anatomical exams to be split in to separate
patient and easy-to-use reference protocols make the anatomic sections prospectively by associating them with
Revolution CT fast and efficient in patient set-up, prescription & multiple RIS accession numbers. This can be particularly useful
scanning. The following features further help you streamline in streamlining trauma workflow.
your workflow.
Trauma Patient entry
SmartStartTM
Allows patient scans and image display/analysis without
 Gantry-mounted start scan button and countdown display, entering patient data before scanning.
 Facilitates single-technologist operation by allowing start of
scan at the gantry, with a visual reminder of time until X-ray Digital Tilt
initiation The system has preset protocols that can be selected
prospectively, which allows images to be reconstructed at a
AutoScan™ specified tilt angle. This capability, combined with organ dose
Fully automates longitudinal table movement and start of each modulation and tilted head holder accessory for the patient
helical scan. allows for reducing the dose to sensitive organs such as the
eyes while also reducing dental artifacts
SmartPrep with Dynamic Transition

Provides software for real-time monitoring of contrast Scan Modes


enhancement at a prescribed location & automatically
The Revolution CT system can perform virtually any clinical
transitions scan when the preset threshold is reached with a
turnaround time as fast as 1 second. application due to its wide variety of scan modes.

Secondary Multiple-Thickness Reconstruction Axial:


 Up to 160 mm of contiguous axial coverage acquired
In addition to the initial reconstructed slice thickness, the simultaneously with each 360° rotation, with the time
operator has the option to prospectively specify up to 9 between scans set by the user-selected interscan delay (ISD)
additional reconstructions from a single raw data set. These or intergroup delay (IGD)
images can be reconstructed at any of the defined nominal slice
thicknesses available for a given table speed and scan mode  Scans may be easily clustered in groups to allow multiple
along with different reconstruction kernel options. scans in a single breath hold
 Minimum scan-to-scan cycle time of < 2 seconds with table
moves of  160 mm (any scan time) and  1 second without
any table move
Queued Reconstruction
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 Flexible detector coverage & capability to mix collimations Longitudinal positioning in 0.1 mm per
Scan Plane Geometry: slice increment. Gantry display in 0.5 mm
from 5 mm to 160 mm
increments.
Helical: 5mm to 160mm
Aperture
 Continuous 360° scanning @ up to 80mm collimation with Minimum of 1 second with no table
constant table movement and no interscan delay Inter scan Delay (ISD) movement. < 2 seconds with <= 160mm
table move
 Scans can be acquired in a wide variety of speeds
Inter Group Delay (IGD): Minimum IGD is the same as minimum
ISD; also user-selectable.
Mixed mode scans: Minimum scan-to-scan cycle of 1 second
Scan-to-Scan Cycle: possible for 0.5 seconds scan speed with
 The system allows axial and helical scans or gated / un-gated
minimum ISDs.
axial scans to be mixed in a single series acquisition with very
Maximum Scan Fields of  32cm for pediatric head & body, adult
short delay of <= 1 second to cover larger than 160mm
View: head and small body, small cardiac
anatomy
 36cm for medium cardiac
Cine:  50cm for medium & large body, large
cardiac
 Up to 160 mm of contiguous axial coverage acquired
simultaneously with each 360° rotation
Scan with no table increments, contiguous image location, or
High Definition Scan Modes: All supported scan modes listed skipped image locations are possible. Overlapped axial scans
above are also available in High Definition mode are not possible.

Scout™: Axial image reconstruction

 Single radiographic plane for scan localization and graphical A variety of reconstruction kernels such as Standard, Bone, HD
prescription of prospective reconstruction; Standard, etc. are available with different contrast & noise
Extended range matches helical scannable range at 0.625mm characteristics
slice thickness

Axial Scan parameters Number of reconstructed Up to 512 slices per rotation


slices
The Revolution CT acquires 160 mm of axial coverage in one
360° rotation. Reconstruction Matrix 512 x 512

For each rotation of the gantry, the Revolution CT collects up to Display Matrix 1024 x 1024
160mm of scan data. There are varieties of reconstruction
modes available for creating images from the multi -slice scan Display FOV Freely variable center/off-center,
prospective/retrospective target
data. By using some of these reconstruction modes, scan data
selection
can be combined prior to image reconstruction to create slices
with reduced partial-volume artifacts. This is particularly useful CT Number Scale -1024 to 3072 (normal range) and -31743
for posterior-fossa imaging. to 31743 (extended range)

Reconstructed slice 0.625mm to 5mm


widths
Scan speed
Prospective multiple Up to 10 sets of recons can be pre-
0.28 to 1.0 second full scans (360° reconstruction (PMR) programmed
Routine
acquisition);

Cardiac 0.28s, 0.35s

Scan technique

kVp 70, 80, 100, 120, 140

mA:
Helical Scan parameters
10 to 740, 5mA increments
 Small spot for up to 405mA The system supports helical mode imaging using beam
Focal Spot selection  Large spot for up to 665mA
@120kVp collimation 128x0.625 with helical reconstruction increment as
 X-Large spot for up to 740mA small as 0.1mm.
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Scan locations may be prescribed at the operator console either
graphically (via mouse), or explicitly (keyboard entry) from a
Scan speed Scout scan.
Full 360° rotational scans in 0. 28 to 1.0 Scan speed
Routine seconds;
Aperture 5 mm effective aperture
Pitch range 0.516:1 to 1.375:1
Table speed 100 mm/s
Scan technique
Scan technique
kVp: 70, 80, 100, 120, 140
kVp 70, 80, 100, 120, 140
mA: 10 to 740, 5mA increments
Small spot for up to 405mA mA 10 to 250, 5mA increments
Focal Spot selection Large spot for up to 665mA
@120kVp X-Large spot for up to 740mA Orientation 0, 90, 180, 270 (preset);

Reconstructed slice 0.625mm to 5mm


widths 50 to 2000* mm
Scout range Scouts longer than 1,000 mm are auto
Max single acquisition 60-second scan minified to fit the display
time 50cm
Max display FOV
Inter Group Delay (IGD): 1 second between adjacent helical scans

Maximum Scan Fields of  32cm for pediatric head & body, adult Image Quality
View: head and small body
 50cm for medium & large body The Revolution CT is a sub-millimeter isotropic CT scanner
making it possible to leverage coronal and sagittal reformats. It
Scan with no table increments, contiguous image location, or preserves the industry leading spatial resolution of Discovery
skipped image locations are possible. Helical image CT750 HD system.
reconstruction
The optimized x-ray source (focal spot shape & dynamics as well
A variety of reconstruction kernels such as Standard, Bone, HD as reduced off focal radiation) allows for improved
Standard, etc. are available with different contrast & noise measurement methods to fully characterize the limiting
characteristics resolution of the Revolution CT system design.

Reconstruction Matrix 512 x 512 High Contrast Resolution


Display Matrix 1024 x 1024
Helical Visual Measurem ent
Display FOV Freely variable center/off-center,
prospective/retrospective target Reformatted resolution is demonstrated on the Catphan High
selection Contrast Resolution Insert Module CTP528:

CT Number Scale 1024 to 3072 (normal range) 0.35 ± 0.05mm voxel size is seen in the reformatted plane.
31743 to 31743 (extended range)
Spatial resolution
Prospective multiple Up to 10 sets of reconstructions can be
reconstruction (PMR) pre-programmed The Revolution CT detector provides best in class high contrast
Minimum DFOV 5 cm spatial resolution of 0.23mm.

Minimum Pixel Size 0.0977 mm Helical scan: Typical MTF is demonstrated on a 0.05mm
tungsten wire and a 1.0mm x 0.025mm gold foil phantom for in-
plane and z-plane, respectively:

Scout Scan parameters


ScoutView™ scans provide excellent detail for anatomical
localization in conjunction with scan prescription.
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Typical Hi-Res Algorithm Resolution HU Accuracy
MTF X-Y lp/cm Z lp/cm
50% 13 7.3 Iodine HU Improves quantitative uniformity of iodinated
10% 18 12.2 Accuracy contrast down to within 10 HU (3 % variation)
0% 21.4 21.2
across the whole 160 mm z-coverage 10.
Axial scan: Typical in-plane MTF is demonstrated on a 0.05mm
tungsten wire. In-plane Spatial Resolution Performance for full Artifact reduction
scan Axial and Cine Scans: Revolution CT’s unique VHD reconstruction technology with Multi
Typical Hi-Res Algorithm Resolution Material Artifact Reduction (MMAR) models system physics and
MTF X-Y lp/cm incorporates material characteristics to significantly reduce
50% 13 typical artifacts such as beam hardening caused due to dense
10% 18 objects such as bone, iodine & metal. Further, it significantly
0% 21.4 reduces cone beam artifacts inherent to wide coverage systems.

Low-Contrast Resolution Smart Dose technologies


The Revolution CT Scanner preserves the superior Low Contrast GE Healthcare develops products based on the idea that both
Detectability (LCD) of Discovery CT 750 HD. This may allow for dose and image quality is important in providing quality medical
improved visualization of smaller low contrast structures. care. To assist you in optimizing each CT exam for your patients,
Smart Dose provides solutions to help you manage dose.
LCD is measured on 8 inch (20cm) CATPHAN phantom, 5mm
slice thickness, 0.30% (3HU) contrast using helical scan Dose reduction and optimization technologies
Reconstruction Object % Dose level (mGy ASiR-V
Mode Size Contrast CTDIvol)
(typical) 5 mm Slice
Integrated advanced iterative reconstruction technology (ASiR-
Standard 5mm 0.30% 8.8 V) reduces noise, even at very low signal levels. The ASiR-V
Algorithm with algorithm focuses primarily on the modeling of the system noise
3mm 0.30% 23.8
ASiR-V
statistics, objects, and physics and de-emphasizes the modeling
of the system optics. The most time-consuming portion of the IR
Image Noise process is the modeling of the system optics. By excluding the
Image Noise is demonstrated on a 20cm Water Phantom or the most time-consuming component, system optics, and focusing
GE Quality Assurance Phantom for head protocols using helical on the other terms during the IR process, significant image
technique. quality improvement can be achieved without paying a large
Image Noise penalty in reconstruction speed. The advanced system noise
0.45% ± 0.05% at 9.5 mGy CTDIvol with the Standard model includes the modeling of the data acquisition system
Reconstruction Algorithm, 5mm Slice Thickness at 0.516:1 (photon noise and electronic noise) as well as noise
characteristics of the reconstructed images. The photon noise
helical pitch and ASiR-V
model includes characterization of the photon statistics as it
propagates through the imaging chain. The modeling of the
CTDI reconstructed image noise includes characterization of the
scanned object, using information obtained from extensive
Both high resolution and normal scanning modes: On CTDI Head phantom and clinical data. This technology is designed to deliver
and Body Dose Reference Phantoms: reduced noise levels, improved low contrast detectability and
may enable up to 82% reduction in dose 11 for all clinical
CTDIvol in mGy/100 mAs (0.984:1 Pitch) applications.
Head 14.86
Body (large) 6.88 Smart Dose Technologies
Enables tailoring the x-ray beam to the patient being scanned.
In order to use the optimal amount of dose to achieve the

10 based on measurements using a phantom with an iodine -rod in a uniform


water background
11 In clinical practice, the use of ASiR-V may reduce CT patient dose depending on
the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location and clinical practice. A
consultation with a radiologist and a physicist should be made to determine the
appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular clinical task.
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desired image quality, it is important to know the patient SmartTrack
attenuation. This information can be generated by the scanner Advanced hardware and software for X-ray beam tracking
utilizing the scout data, which is then leveraged by our family of minimizes patient dose.
scout based technology features:
SmartBeam
3D Dose Modulation utilizing SmartmA Optimizes X-ray beam filtration independently for body, head,
Volumetric knowledge prior to scanning allows you to and cardiac applications.
personalize protocols and optimize dose for every patient –
large and small. During the scan, real-time, 3D dose modulation
SoftShutter
helps deliver consistent image quality because it automatically This capability reduces the over-beaming dose in helical scans
accounts for the changing dimensions of your patients by using an advanced reconstruction algorithm for helical scans
anatomy. In addition, the system provides guidance to assist in that makes better use of acquired data through intelligent view
centering the patient to maximize the benefit of mA modulation. weighting and back projection.
Organ Dose Modulation
Organ Dose Modulation (ODM) builds on the SmartmA feature to Dose reporting
enable even further patient dose reduction. By reducing the mA
exposure profile as a function of the X-ray tube angle, Dose Computation, Display & Reporting
radiosensitive organs towards the anterior surface of the CTDIvol (CTDI volume), DLP (Dose Length Product), and Dose
patient, such as the eyes, breasts and thorax, can benefit from Efficiency computation and display during scan prescription
enhanced dose reduction while the overall image noise is still provide dose information to the operator.
maintained.
Dose Reporting
kV Assist Dose Reporting saves the CTDIvol, DLP, and phantom type in a
kV Assist makes it easy to select optimal kV settings for the DICOM Structured Dose Report and a secondary screen capture.
patient being scanned. It recommends tube voltage and current Series and cumulative exam values are saved. Saved values can
to achieve the lowest dose while meeting desired image quality be networked or archived.
goals.
Dose Check
70 kV Scanning Provides the user with tools to help them manage CT dose in
70 kVp scan mode enables low dose pediatric and small patient clinical practice and is based on the standard XR-25-2010
scans published by The Association of Electrical and Medical Imaging
Equipment Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
ECG Modulated mA
Dose Check provides the following:
For cardiac applications, prospective ECG dose modulation • Checking against a Notification Value if the estimated dose for
automatically adjusts the mA to minimize the patient’s exposure the scan is above your site established value
to X-rays – reducing mA, and thus dose, near the beginning and • Checking against an Alert Value where the user needs specific
end of each prescribed phase range. Up to 3 phase ranges are authority to continue the scan at the current estimated dose
selected within a heart cycle with different mA levels. The peak without changing the scan parameters if the estimated dose
mA for the first phase range is automatically determined based exceeds the alert value
on noise index set by the user. The user can also select the • The ability to define Alert Values for Adult and Pediatric with
relative mA level for an optional second or third phase range, set age threshold
as a percent of the mA level of the first phase range. This • Audit Logging and Review capabilities
provides clear images and allows you to reduce dose yet • Protocol Change Control capabilities provided by robust
provides motion free, high quality images for functional and protocol management interface
anatomical analysis within a heart cycle
CT 4Kids
Dose-optimized procedure based protocols for pediatric imaging

Color Coding for Kids


Provides pediatric scan protocols based on the Broselow-
Luten™ Pediatric System. This Color Coding system is
incorporated into the protocol selection on the operator’s
console and is designed to facilitate pediatric emergency care
and reduce medical errors.
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Making advanced imaging routine & routine bolus is arriving in the tissue followed by a slower sampling
during washout.
imaging advanced
Revolution CT also allows for the ability to acquire a
Cardiac & Cardiovascular prospectively gated dynamic perfusion acquisition of the whole
heart using up to 16 cm of coverage.
1-Beat, High definition, motion free coronary images at any
heart rate is enabled by a prospectively ECG-gated whole heart The scanner is also capable of 4D imaging to acquire
cardiac axial acquisition protocol that utilizes 160mm of high- morphology and perfusion information from a single exam. This
definition coverage with 0.28s rotation speed and real -time can help assess conditions such as congenital heart disease
control to complete the scan in a single beat to ensure robust, and visualize blood flow through vascular structures.
low dose and high definition cardiac imaging for all heart rates,
with or without beta blockers Scanning for TAVR planning
 Intelligent motion correction with SnapShot™ Freeze 12 is Dedicated TAVR protocols allow mixing of ECG gated cardiac
designed to provide a 6x reduction of motion-blur while axial acquisition with non ECG gated modes covering the
maintaining high spatial resolution and is demonstrated in 700mm anatomy in less than 10 seconds.
cardiac phantom testing. The reduction in motion artifacts is
comparable to a 0.058s equivalent gantry rotation speed with Calcium Scoring
effective temporal resolution of 29 msec, as demonstrated in The system also allows single beat acquisition for cardiac
mathematical phantom testing. calcium scoring
 For cardiac scan modes, Revolution CT provides best in class
spatial resolution at 18.2lp/cm in z-direction and 14.8lp/cm in Triple Rule Out™
X-Y direction (measured at 2% MTF). This spatial resolution The system allows for robust Triple Rule Out studies with motion
provides clear images to help the physician with tasks such free coronaries, PE & aorta evaluation in a single exam. The
as accurately quantifying stenosis in coronary and other system can cover the entire thorax anatomy in under 3 seconds
vascular structures to provide contrast uniformity at low dose.
 This scanning technique ensures IV contrast uniformity &
temporal uniformity across the whole volume with the ability Smart Cardiac
to prescribe up to 3 phases to acquire prospectively within a The system has been designed to improve the robustness of
single beat cardiac exams for patients with high or irregular heart rates and
in situations involving irregular heartbeats, arrhythmia, atrial
1-Beat, comprehensive cardiac assessment allows for fibrillations, PVC’s, etc. The system can monitor and alert the
acquiring motion free coronaries, rest or stress perfusion and user to these situations and also recommend turning on a
functional data in a single beat, giving you a comprehensive challenging patient mode. This mode avoids scanning during an
assessment and potentially reducing the need for additional irregular beat and can further rescan during the next regular
imaging tests. Integrated beam hardening reduction capabilities beat using the same contrast bolus.
allows for accurate perfusion assessment. The ability to perform
stress perfusion with motion free CCTA in a single exam can Neurology
potentially reduce unnecessary dose by not requiring a rest
perfusion exam in case no defects are found in the stress Comprehensive Stroke workup is enabled by dynamic
perfusion. acquisition mode in Revolution CT. Low mA acquisition with
smart smoothing in image processing application results in
Dynamic Acquisition Modes accurate perfusion metrics at very low doses

The Revolution CT allows for whole organ dynamic perfusion The Revolution system is also capable of acquiring neuro
acquisition with up to 16 cm of coverage, this allows perfusion perfusion and CTA of the brain in a single exam to enable
acquisition of the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and other organ and comprehensive functional & anatomical assessment of the
tissues with uniform contrast along with integrated beam brain.
hardening reduction. The scanner also allows for a flexible
aperture size and sampling rate during dynamic perfusion The system can also acquire cardiac function, CCTA and a head
acquisitions, which is particularly beneficial in localizing / neck angio in a single exam using a single contrast bolus to
anatomy of interest for brain and other perfusion acquisitions. perform a comprehensive cardiovascular and neuro assessment
This is enabled by selecting supported collimations between using multi-volume scan mode.
5mm to 160mm for selecting the aperture size and selecting
different sampling rate groups depending on the phase of the Routine head scans can be performed in less than a second
contrast. Typically a faster sampling rate when the contrast single rotation with excellent gray white matter and bone / brain
interface separation. VHD reconstruction technology with
integrated artifact reduction reduces beam hardening artifacts
12
Requires Temporal Enhance option in the posterior fossa region.
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Body & Oncology Dual Energy Capability
Whole organ diagnosis & follow-up Revolution CT features protocols which allow easy configuration
Low dose, whole organ diagnosis & follow up of organs such as of back to back Axial or helical scans of the same anatomy at
the liver, kidneys, pancreas, etc. is enabled by dynamic two different X-ray energies (kVps). To further improve
acquisition modes. The scanner can also acquire multiple registration accuracy patient immobilization may be utilized. The
images at the same location over time to provide a 4D view to additionally acquired dual energy data can be post-processed
assess vascular flow to these organs. on AW WS using Add/Sub function to gain additional clinical
information.
Fast body scans enabled by multi-volume 16cm acquisition with
excellent image quality allows for reduced breath hold times DICOM Conformance Standards
and shallow breathing. Dose is minimized through the ability to
select collimations between 5mm and 160mm personalized to DICOM Interchange
each patient. Allows the saving of any image from the database, along with a
PC viewer using Internet Explorer, to a CD-R or DVD-R without
marking the exam/series or image as archived for exam transfer
Emergency & Trauma between stations that are not networked or pass along to
referring physicians or patients.
The system allows for robust Triple RuleOut™ acquisition for all
patients providing 1-Beat, HD, motion free coronaries, PE & For detailed information, please reference DICOM conformance
aortic dissection in a single exam covering the entire thorax in statement.
less than 3 seconds. ECG gating and mA modulation along with  DICOM Storage Service Class
flexible collimations enable low dose acquisition personalized to  Service Class User (SCU) for image send
the patient.  Service Class Provider (SCP) for image receive
 Service Class User (SCU) for storage commitment
Split second scanning up to 16cm combined with fast table  DICOM Query/Retrieve Service Class
speed of 300 mm/s allows for ultra-fast scanning, thus reducing
 DICOM Modality Worklist
the effect of breathing and other motion during the scan.
 DICOM Modality Performed Procedure Step
Custom scan modes that enable scanning multiple anatomical
regions in a single exam combined with UI capabilities to Image Networking
prescribe multi planar reconstruction prospectively enables fast Exams can be selected and moved between the Revolution CT
trauma scanning on this system. and any imaging system supporting the DICOM protocol for
network send, receive and pull/query.
Pediatrics Image transfer time using DICOM protocols is > 16fps on a
1000baseT network.
Split second pediatric trauma acquisition of abdomen / pelvis is
enabled by wide 16cm z-coverage, thus reducing the need for Siting Requirements
sedation and eliminating unnecessary repetition of scans in
young children due to failed sedation, as is the case in 29%13 of Easy, convenient siting of the Revolution CT allows for
conventional exams, shown in a large trial. installation in a space as small as 24.3m² (261 square feet) and
70kV scan mode allows for minimizing dose to pediatric patients fits in the same space as Discovery CT750 HD, thus eliminating
while preserving excellent contrast to noise ratio and image the need for renovating the space.
quality.
For siting requirements, see “Revolution CT Pre-Installation
Musculoskeletal Imaging Manual”

The Revolution CT can acquire high definition images of the


bone with excellent detail & significantly reduced artifacts from Industry Standards
metal objects such as screws and plates.
The Revolution CT complies with a wide variety of industry
standards to facilitate more rapid adoption of features and
4D imaging mode can acquire kinetic studies to assess joint
performance improvements as the computing and medical
articulation up to 16cm coverage.
imaging industry evolves.

13 British Journal of Anaesthesia, 84 (6), 743-8 (2000)


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Compatible Options  NG Patient Positioning System
 Keyboard: English, French, German, Scandinavian, Danish,
The following options are available on the Revolution CT and Dutch, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese or
operator console. Some of these may be standard and some International (with overlays for English, French, German,
might require optional purchase. See Advantage Workstation Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese-Brazil, Portuguese-
(AW) product data sheet for list of available AW options. European, Spanish, Korean, Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Slovakian, and Turkish)
Scanner & Operator console options  Cable Set
Base software:
Connect Pro  Operator console table with adjustable height
Exam Split
Direct MPR Warranty
SmartPrep
5000 image series The published Company warranty in effect on the date of
Copy composer shipment shall apply. The Company reserves the right to make
Data Export changes. General Electric Company reserves the right to make
ECG Viewer changes in specifications and features shown herein, or
AWE Connection discontinue the product described at any time without notice or
Xtream Recon (65 fps) obligation.
Prospective Reformats
Snapshot Assist
kV Assist Regulatory Compliance
This product is designed to comply with applicable standards
Software Options
under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
256 row detector coverage
High Definition This product complies with the performance standards of 21
0.28s rotation speed CFR, sub-chapter J, and the applicable IEC 60601-1 series.
70 kV Scan modes
Volume Viewer This product complies with NEMA XR 29-2013
Cardiac scan modes
ECG Gating Laser alignment devices
Temporal Enhance contained within this product are
Overlapped reconstruction appropriately labeled according
SmartPrep with Dynamic Transition to the requirements of the Center
3D Dose Modulation for Devices and Radiological
Organ Dose Modulation Health.
Digital Tilt
This product complies with laser standard IEC 60825-1:2007-
03. IEC Class 1M Laser Product. LASER RADIATION. DO NOT
Other options / accessories
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. DO NOT EXPOSE
Operator console table
USERS OF TELESCOPIC OPTICS. Max Power Per IEC: 0.39mW,
CT Perfusion 4 Neuro
Wavelength: 635nm
CT Perfusion 4 Multi-organ
Enhanced Xtream Injector Class IV This product satisfies regulations regarding Electro-Magnetic
Tube License Compatibility (EMC) and Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI),
NG2000 Table slickers pursuant to IEC-60601-1-2.
Bar code reader
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Supported Class IV injector
RTP flat table top (CT cradle overlay) – Diacor & Civco
External laser alignment lights

Standard, Selectable Items


The GE Performix HDw tube includes a standard license that
automatically enables the use of tube dependent advanced
applications. The use of a third party X-ray tube will require an
additional license. GE Healthcare
Milwaukee, USA - Fax: 1 262 544 3384
Tokyo, Japan - Fax: 81 425 85 5490
Paris, France - Fax: 33 1 30 70 94 35

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