GE Healthcare Optima CT520 - Manual (Page 16)

Delivering the latest workflow innovations, Optima CT520
is designed with the user in mind. By streamlining workflow,
technologists and radiologists can complete exams with
ease and confidence.
Go with the workflow.
Real-time Scout image is displayed in real-time during the
scan. By stopping the scout acquisition when the necessary
anatomy is covered, you help patients avoid unnecessary
X-ray exposure.
SmartPrep software offers real-time contrast tracking.
Scanning is automatically triggered when the IV contrast
enhancement value meets user-defined thresholds.
Flexible Filming Workflow provides more layout choices, so
you can choose the number of images on each film or even
customize the film layout as needed. You can also edit films
for multiple patients in parallel and print them together
in one batch.
Emergency scanning mode helps you launch and finish
emergency exams faster than normal CT procedures.
Technologists can set up exams with easy-to-understand
symbols and automatically position the bed using the touch
screen and foot pedal.
The patient can be scanned in a few minutes. Simultaneous
image acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis also
accelerate the workflow. Anatomy-specific protocols provided
on the operator console make review more efficient.
Xtream Injector interface sets injector device parameters
automatically and can synchronize scans and injections,
minimizing the opportunity for user error. Protocols can be
pre-programmed using injection set-up screens, which are
fully integrated into CT protocols.