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Optima* CT540
At GE Healthcare, the goal was to design a CT system
that would provide our clinical partners with the imaging
capabilities needed every day, combined with the image
quality and ease of use you have come to expect from
GE CT scanner technology.
The result is Optima CT540.
With Optima CT540, this design concept combines your
clinical expertise with a streamlined workflow continuum to
help you provide the most reliable and consistent imaging
results.

Optima CT540 is ready

when you are.
At GE Healthcare, we are focused on high quality patient diagnostics
and mindful of your desire for a simplified workflow.
The new Optima CT540 optimizes the patient experience while
continuing to provide exquisite image quality. Pitch booster
with IQ enhance
We understand your need for exceptional clinical results, (IQE)
a steadily increased volume of patient throughput, a focus
on patient-centered tasks, and a reduction in unnecessary steps
and tedious, time-consuming operations.

This is what the new Optima CT540 is all about—improving the patient
experience to make the study more effective from start to finish.

Built on ASiR*, a breakthrough innovation in iterative reconstruction

technology, the Optima CT540 is built to provide a reliable and
cost-effective CT solution for high quality diagnostic imaging.

Its ergonomics are designed with end-users in mind, creating

a “comfort zone” experience for both patients and practitioners alike.

In addition, a strong field service network backed by digital services and

remote capabilities, along with a wide range of educational opportunities,
can ensure a lifetime of user satisfaction and support.
 The new
modern design CT
that promotes
patient At every step,
interaction CT operations made
easier,
yet efficient

Advanced
technologies for low
Built around dose exams with
ASiR Ready for a variety ASiR and more
of settings, from emergency
to interventional rooms
and oncology to pediatric
sites
A partner you can rely on.
By design.
The images you need. The quality you expect.
How can you get fast acquisition speed coupled In addition, the GE Varispeed feature will help
with stellar IQ—all balanced with a one-touch dose adapt your acquisition speed to the right level
management solution? depending on the clinical need. An almost
immediate 48 ips visualization will follow with
Look no further than the Optima CT540 :
direct MPR.

Speed with IQE

High IQ with Volara Digital DAS
Speed with IQE—70 cm chest-abdomen-pelvis
An increased sampling rate of up to 20% results
in 10 seconds. Boost your pitch and cover more
in outstanding image quality in signal starved
anatomy at the same image quality.
areas (shoulder, hip, large patient, metal, etc.).
 Optima CT540 is designed for low dose with
ASiR inside.
The ASiR reconstruction algorithm may allow for reduced mA in the
acquisition of diagnostic images, thereby reducing the dose required.
The use of ASiR may also allow for scanning at lower mA and less
anode heat input, thereby reducing the likelihood of encountering
tube cooling delays.***

A new level of streamlined workflow.

Whether before, during, or after the scan, the Optima CT540 is
designed to provide you with features that create a comfortable
streamlined environment while maintaining clinical effectiveness and
precision.
From the Default Patient Positioning to emergency CTs in a handful
of clicks, from a real-time scout to smart-triggered contrast exams,
the results are the same: consistent and reliable ease-of-use imaging
solutions.

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 Raw data
ASiR: iterative reconstruction
that extracts noise by photon
statistics and object noise modelling

Conventional CT
Reconstruction

Photon statistics and

object noise modelling

Iteration 1

Final image

Conventional CT image recontruction ASiR extracts noise by modelling its

techniques are simple and fast, but root causes for each patient and
have limitations, as they are sensitive application type.
to noise and artifacts.

Helping you to achieve

your lower dose needs
ASiR inside. DoseWatch.
A leap ahead in dose management Know where you stand.
ASiR may help clinicians achieve dose reductions GE Healthcare’s DoseWatch dose management
while delivering the diagnostic image quality solution can be the cornerstone of a
needed for confident diagnosis. It may also comprehensive, proactive radiation management
improve low contrast detectability***. program. Capturing dose data from multiple
ASiR changes the dose paradigm across many imaging modalities and manufacturers’ systems,
anatomies and patients. Based on customers’ DoseWatch gives you insightful, actionable
experiences using ASiR technology, excellent information with configurable alerts.
diagnostic image quality at low dose has been
demonstrated across exam types and body
regions.
 OptiDose VISR
Dose reduction with ASiR is combined Volumetric Image Space Reconstruction
with GE Healthcare’s proven OptiDose* (VISR) are 3D filters that reduce image noise
technologies that deliver dose reduction (standard deviation) without compromising
at the source. spatial resolution to provide clear
It includes 3D modulation, which visualization in neuro and cardiac imaging,
automatically adjusts the mA as you scan to deliver diagnostic image quality with
along the x-y-z axes, and pre-patient potentially lower mA.++
collimation to block X-rays not needed for
the image and optimize the beam width
to improve geometric dose efficiency. Dose check
Color-coded pediatric protocols provide Prior to starting the scan, Dose check
intuitive management of pediatric exams, provides tools to notify and alert the
categorizing children into one of eight operator setting the scan parameters
colored categories based on their weight whether the estimated dose index is above
and size so clinicians can select the right- user-defined notification values. The Dose
sized scan technique. The easy-to-archive, check feature is designed to comply with
DICOM-structured dose report is generated the NEMA XR-25-2010 standard.
after every scan, providing dose parameters
and a clear summary of how the procedure
was performed.

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Every day...
Every scan...
CT Angiography. CT Oncology.
Speed and consistent quality Detect, evaluate, and follow up
With consistent 0.625 mm data acquisition, there is no The Optima CT540 enables you to see anatomy and lesions
trade-off between speed and high resolution. The Optima clearly and more thoroughly in order to understand
CT540’s speed and coverage is able to capture the arterial the diagnostic landscape. High-quality images, streamlined
phase for assessment of most vascular segments. The workflow, fast acquisition speed, and dose optimization all
Xtream Injector allows you to synchronize injection and help you detect and evaluate small lesions, follow them over
acquisition parameters. With Autolaunch and Preprocessing, time and provide a detailed evaluation of tumor extension.
the system automatically prepares up to eight cases for
reading—saving substantial time. In addition, zero-click Lung VCAR and Colon VCAR applications provide highly sensitive
bone removal automatically subtracts bones in angiography computer-aided reading to outline, contour, and characterize
studies featuring automatic vessel tracking and thrombus lesions and to follow changes over time. Liver lesion along
segmentation. with lymph node analysis and follow-up are facilitated by
auto-segmentation tools and registration algorithms that let
you match datasets from CT, MR, and PET/CT.

The OncoQuant platform provides robust tools for routine

oncology diagnosis, treatment follow-up, and clinical trial
management. It includes a kit of tools to facilitate routine
quantification (RECIST 1.0, 1.1, and WHO) and a review of data
from CT, MR, PET/CT, and 3D X-ray imaging over multiple time
points.
CT interventional procedures
in a split second.
With the Optima CT540, you’ll gain a new perspective on
interventional procedures.

SmartView Fluoro combines advanced visualization

techniques with real-time reconstruction and display
capabilities. A nominal image lag of only 0.20 second gives
you the confidence you need for CT-guided interventions,
such as: core, lung, and retroperitoneal lymph node biopsies;
drainage procedures; pain management procedures; and
ablations. You’ll know just where your needle is every step
of the way—and you can even adjust needle positioning for
respiratory motion. Get to your target precisely using the fast
image display as your guide.
Guiding interventions for less complex cases?
GE Healthcare’s SmartStep tap mode lets you complete
simple procedures efficiently and accurately.
Enhanced CT
workflow in your
emergency room.
From patient set-up to powerful post-processing,
the Optima CT540 gives you the imaging needed for fast
diagnostic output in an environment where seconds count.
• Default Patient Positioning to emergency CT mode in a handful of clicks.
• Emergency Patient Mode—a dedicated User Interface for emergency cases to
start examinations quickly.
• Pitch Booster for fast scanning and longer anatomical runs.
The new Emergency Patient Mode provides simultaneous image acquisition,
reconstruction, and analysis to accelerate your workflow.
Our advanced operator console gives you anatomy-specific protocols and helps
you facilitate fast, efficient reviews. Multiple post-processing tools are also
accessible from the console, which provides easy access to your server from the
emergency room, keeping you in close contact with your patients.
Contrast
Resolution
Spatial
resolution
Dose
Acquisition
speed
You have a complex & fa
Ready Scan

• Patient table lowers to each individual • 10 sets of Prospective multiple

patients’ needs reconstructions for rapid reconstruction
algorithm set up
• Autopositioning for desired table settings
• Real-time scout: stop acquisition once
• Xtream display play relaxing videos
necessary anatomy is covered
for your patients
• Integrated injector: synchronize with the
• Emergency mode with dedicated user
exam workflow
interface to start exam quickly
• SmartPrep with Auto Trigger:
And More...
the scan can be automatically initiated
when contrast enhancement reaches
the preferred point
And More..

We give you a simple

& efficient workflow.

Get more time

with your patients,
explaining the procedures
& preparing for
the exam
& fast-paced workplace.
Done

A successful
• Direct MPR: real-time direct reconstruction practice depends on
and fully corrected multi-planar images reliable image acquisition
& streamlined
• AWE connection: from your console,
workflow
access applications hosted on the server
And More...

Reduce the exam

time for shorter breath
holds & less
patient stress

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Mobility
AW

Dexus
Beyond post-processing image efficiency, a compre
to optimize your Optima* CT540
Clinical relevance is the main driver of
GE Healthcare’s post-processing software
Since 1990, improvements in the company’s offering have
led to a robust and constantly-enriched foundation—coming
directly from the modality’s latest innovations. Today it
provides a unique and consistent multimodality 2D, 3D, and
4D environment, placing patient pathology in the center.
On top of this foundation is GE Healthcare’s large portfolio
of vascular, cardiac, oncology, and neurology advanced
applications, that enhance scanner capacities to provide
accurate assessments.
s
omprehensive solution—DEXUS—is available
CT540 experience
Clinical relevance without system Unleash the power and access it from
interoperability means nothing anywhere
With significant dose reduction, CT scanners can increase Complex pathologies may require team work and expertise
body exploration capacities. Additionally, the volume of data sharing—inside or outside of your facility. GE Healthcare’s
is growing fast and managing it becomes time-consuming client server model, AW Server, complements the traditional
and complex. That is why DEXUS ensures deep integration AW workstations, offering a centrally-managed, post-
with medical equipment—CT, MRI, PET-CT, Vascular—and processing engine accessible from any PC*1 or Mac*1 staff
your RIS and PACS systems. Because communication alone is meeting, radiologist office, or outside if allowed.
not enough, DEXUS provides Workflow Booster, an automatic
case preparation and preprocessing tool. *1 Following systems are supported: Windows® XP, Vista & Windows 7, AW
Workstations, Mac® (using Windows Parallel)
*2 IT team need to configure appropriate access to server from outside the
facility.
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*** In clinical practice, the use of ASiR 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.
++ In clinical practice, the use of VISR may enable reduction in 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. When
ASiR is installed, VISR will be disabled.

Some configurations and options of Optima CT 540 may not

be available to market or for sale in some countries.

About GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare provides transformational medical
technologies and services that are shaping a new age of
patient care. Our broad expertise in medical imaging and
information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient
monitoring systems, drug discovery, biopharmaceutical
manufacturing technologies, performance improvement
and performance solutions services help our customers
to deliver better care to more people around the world
at a lower cost. In addition, we partner with healthcare
leaders, striving to leverage the global policy change
necessary to implement a successful shift to sustainable
healthcare systems.
Our “healthymagination” vision for the future invites
the world to join us on our journey as we continuously
develop innovations focused on reducing costs, increasing
access and improving quality around the world.
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is
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healthcare professionals and their patients in more than
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