Overall, a Top Performer
The GE Revolution Maxima is designed to address the increasing demands on imaging departments by enhancing overall workflow efficiency. It focuses on simplifying, streamlining, and automating processes using advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the entire CT experience, from patient referral to final report.
Right Place, Less Time
Addressing the risks associated with patient mispositioning, such as increased radiation dose and image noise, the Revolution Maxima features innovative AI-based Auto Positioning. This technology utilizes the Xtream camera with real-time depth sensing to create a 3D patient model. A deep learning algorithm then precisely pinpoints the scan center and aligns it with the bore's isocenter. With a single click, Auto Positioning automatically centers the patient, providing a hands-free setup and freeing up technologists to focus on patient comfort.
One-Click, Hands-Free Automation
The Revolution Maxima streamlines patient setup through innovative auto-centering technology. It begins with intelligent protocol recommendations, comparing exam descriptions against a database to suggest relevant protocols. This eliminates time spent searching for the right protocol and manual patient positioning. The system offers:
- Smart Select: Quickly choose the appropriate protocol from a list of recommendations.
- Auto Center: By calculating the 3D center of the scan range, the system accurately aligns the table within the bore.
- Click to Position: Automatically positions the patient at the start location of the scan with a single button press.
[Visual Description: Screenshots show the user interface for selecting a patient, choosing a protocol (e.g., "Chest Routine"), displaying scan parameters, and a visual representation of the patient's position within the scanner bore, with options to pause or start the scan.]
It Comes with Everything You Need
The Revolution Maxima is built with advanced capabilities for high-quality imaging across diverse clinical needs. It features:
- Clarity Imaging Chain: Provides 0.28 mm³ spatial resolution and makes 40 mm imaging routine.
- ASiR-V™ (Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction - V): Leading dose reduction software that uses advanced noise and object modeling for reconstruction, potentially reducing CT patient dose by up to 82 percent compared to filtered back projection.
[Visual Description: Icons represent key features: a square with arrows indicating comprehensive coverage or wide field of view for "40 mm imaging"; a target-like icon with radiating arrows signifying precision or detail for "0.28 mm spatial resolution"; and a downward-pointing triangle indicating reduction for "Up to 82 percent lower dose".]
High-Quality Imaging Examples
The system delivers excellent image quality for various applications:
- High-resolution cardiac imaging of the left coronary artery using a 1024x1024 reconstruction matrix.
- Clear visualization of right carotid stenosis with calcified plaque.
- High-resolution runoff angiography of left femoral occlusion with clear visualization of small arteries.
- High-resolution, low-dose chest, abdomen, and pelvis imaging.
- Smart MAR coupled with high-resolution imaging to reduce streak artifacts while maintaining structural details.
- Detailed coronal view of a shoulder joint.
- Improved contrast resolution for better differentiation of gray/white matter in brain scans.
- Outstanding visualization of small structures in petrous bone examination using a high-resolution kernel and 1024x1024 matrix.
- A lung nodule depicted clearly using high-resolution reconstruction matrix.
- Sagittal reformat view of the cervical spine.
- Pulmonary angiography with 80kV acquisition.
- Abdomen pelvis prostate MAR, showing improved visualization with MAR compared to without.
- Abdominal aorta 3D reconstruction on a 37 BMI patient.
- Wrist fracture visualization on a reformatted plane with high-resolution imaging.
- 3D volume rendering of a coronary tree.
Findings You Can Clearly Dictate
Beyond image generation, the Revolution Maxima supports the reading room with intelligent applications:
- Smart MAR: Single acquisition metal artifact reduction. [Icon: Bone with artifact]
- Smart Cardiac: Quickly and reliably set up complex cardiac procedures. [Icon: Heart]
- Smart Stroke: Perform stroke assessment scans with perfusion shuttle technology for rapid and accurate patient status assessment. [Icon: Brain]
One Great Image After Another
Great imaging performance extends beyond image quality to encompass the entire process. For high-throughput environments, the Revolution Maxima ensures efficient scan setup, seamless application of tools during the scan, and effective report generation from acquired images, contributing to overall great imaging performance.
A CT That Continuously Works Behind the Scenes
For the operational and financial success of an imaging department, the Revolution Maxima offers background support through remote diagnostics, predictive analytics, cloud-based solutions, and subscription services. Key features include:
- Tube Watch: Predicts potential tube failure up to three days in advance, allowing for scheduled service calls to prevent disruption. This utilizes AI, machine learning, and software analytics via Digital Twin technology to create a digital model of the tube and usage profile.
- Advanced Visualization: Applications that assist reading, automate post-processing, and streamline imaging review. [Checkbox icon]
- Imaging Insights: Collects and analyzes system data to identify operational inefficiencies and opportunities for streamlining. [Checkbox icon]
- Imaging Protocol Manager: A cloud-based solution for standardizing, accessing, and updating protocols across CT systems via a single application. [Checkbox icon]
- OnWatch: Proactively screens key system metrics for anomalies and alerts remote engineers for preemptive repair or service calls before issues escalate. [Checkbox icon]
[Visual Description: The screen displays a list of these features with checkboxes indicating their availability.]
A CT That Can Do It All
The Revolution Maxima is designed as a comprehensive system for high-performing imaging departments, offering a full range of capabilities from scan setup to final report. It provides innovative solutions for the entire CT experience and is a scalable, upgradable system designed to grow with your practice.
About GE Healthcare
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Footnotes:
- Auto Positioning is 510(k) pending at FDA. Not available for sale in the United States.
- Kaasalainen, T., Palmu, K., Reijonen, V., & Kortesniemi, M. (2014). Effect of patient centering on patient dose and image noise in chest CT. American journal of roentgenology, 203(1), 123-130.
- Toth T, Ge Z, Daly MP. The influence of patient centering on CT dose and image noise. Med Phys 2007; 34:3093-3101.
- Calculated based on MTF 4% value in X/Y. 4% MTF is measured under 120kv, 200mA, 1.0 sec gantry rotation and Edge Plus kernel.
- 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.
Model Number/Identifier: JB70233XX
