GE BrightSpeed Edge Select 8-Slice CT

BrightSpeed Edge Select CT Highlights & Benefits

The GE BrightSpeed Edge Select 8 combines multislice acquisition with detailed imaging and streamlined examination controls. Positioned between the four-slice Excel Select and 16-slice Elite Select, it offers a practical balance of scanning capabilities and compact system design for routine diagnostic CT.

Key BrightSpeed Edge Select Capabilities

• • 8-slice CT acquisition: Captures eight image slices per rotation, offering greater acquisition capability than the four-slice Excel Select.
  • HiLight detector technology: Collects X-ray measurements for detailed imaging of the head, chest, abdomen, and other anatomical regions.
  • 0.8-second gantry rotation: Supports efficient head-to-body scanning and helps reduce motion-related limitations.
  • Volara 24-bit processing: Helps reduce electronic interference in imaging data to preserve anatomical detail.
  • 70 cm (27.6 in) gantry opening: Provides patient access and positioning flexibility for routine CT examinations.
  • Xtream FX workflow: Simplifies examination setup, image reconstruction, and routine scanning tasks.
  • Compact system design: Supports installation in a range of existing and newly planned imaging environments.

 

BrightSpeed Edge Select CT Acquisition & Image Detail

8-Slice Acquisition for Greater Scanning Coverage

The BrightSpeed Edge Select acquires eight image slices per gantry rotation, allowing multiple sections of anatomy to be captured simultaneously.

Compared with four-slice acquisition, this provides more imaging information per rotation, supporting routine head-to-body examinations with greater acquisition capability.

Selectable acquisition settings allow technologists to balance slice thickness, anatomical detail, and scanning coverage according to the examination.

0.8-Second Rotation for Efficient Head-to-Body Scanning

The BrightSpeed Edge Select completes a full gantry rotation in as little as 0.8 seconds.

During helical scanning, the patient table moves continuously through the rotating X-ray beam. This allows the scanner to image larger anatomical regions without stopping between rotations.

Faster acquisition can help reduce breath-hold requirements and motion-related image distortion during chest, abdominal, and other examinations.

Axial scanning, which captures images at individual table positions, provides additional flexibility for routine head CT and other protocols.

Direct Multiplanar Reconstruction for Additional Image Views

The BrightSpeed Edge Select supports Direct Multiplanar Reconstruction (DMPR), which creates additional anatomical views from a single set of acquired CT data.

For example, images originally captured as horizontal sections can also be reviewed from the front or side without repeating the examination.

This helps clinicians evaluate fractures, spinal anatomy, and other structures from multiple perspectives while making efficient use of the original scan.

 

BrightSpeed Edge Select Image Quality & Dose Management

Volara Digital Processing for Clearer CT Images

The BrightSpeed Edge Select uses GE’s Volara digital data acquisition technology to convert X-ray measurements into information used to create CT images.

Its 24-bit processing helps reduce electronic noise, which can appear as unwanted graininess or interference in an image.

This supports detailed anatomical imaging across routine head, chest, abdominal, pelvic, and spine examinations.

Auto mA & SmartmA for Patient-Specific Exposure

Compatible Edge Select configurations support GE’s Auto mA and SmartmA technologies, which automatically adjust X-ray output according to patient anatomy and the image quality required.

Auto mA adjusts exposure as scanning moves through different body regions. SmartmA can also vary exposure as the gantry rotates around the patient, accounting for differences in body thickness from different angles.

These technologies help manage radiation dose while maintaining the image quality needed for clinical evaluation.

Available pediatric and examination-specific protocols provide additional flexibility for different patient sizes and imaging requirements.

 

BrightSpeed Edge Select Patient Access & CT Workflow

70 cm Gantry for Patient Access & Positioning

The BrightSpeed Edge Select features a 70 cm (27.6 in) gantry opening for routine head-to-body CT examinations.

This opening accommodates positioning for brain, chest, abdominal, pelvic, and musculoskeletal imaging.

Gantry-mounted controls and alignment features help technologists position patients consistently before scanning.

Patient Table Capacity & Scanning Range

The motorized patient table provides controlled movement through the gantry during axial and helical examinations.

Available table configurations accommodate different patient weights, anatomical scanning ranges, and positioning requirements.

Patient capacity, horizontal table travel, positioning accuracy, and accessories depend on the installed table. MXR Imaging can help identify a configuration aligned with the facility’s patient population and examination requirements.

Xtream FX for Streamlined CT Exams

GE’s Xtream FX workflow technology helps technologists manage examinations through programmable protocols and automated imaging tasks.

A scanning protocol is a saved set of examination settings, allowing technologists to select an appropriate starting point for the body region and clinical application.

Compatible configurations can also streamline image reconstruction, transfer, and archiving, reducing repetitive steps between scanning and clinical review.

SmartPrep for Accurate Contrast Scan Timing

Available SmartPrep technology helps time examinations that use injected contrast material, a substance that makes blood vessels and certain tissues easier to see.

SmartPrep monitors when contrast reaches a selected area of the body so scanning can begin when the intended anatomy is appropriately enhanced.

This helps technologists coordinate contrast-enhanced examinations without relying exclusively on a preset waiting period.

 

Clinical Environments & Applications

The GE BrightSpeed Edge Select 8 supports routine diagnostic CT across hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty healthcare practices. Its eight-slice acquisition, selectable protocols, and available clinical software make it well suited to established imaging workloads.

Clinical Environments

• • Hospitals and diagnostic imaging departments
  • Outpatient imaging centers
  • Emergency departments
  • Multispecialty medical practices
  • Specialty diagnostic and surgical facilities
  • Oncology and cancer care centers

Clinical Specialties

• • Radiology: Routine head, chest, abdominal, pelvic, and spine examinations.
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery: Brain, skull, and spine evaluation.
  • Orthopedics: Fractures, joint conditions, bone abnormalities, and preoperative assessment.
  • Oncology: Tumor evaluation, disease staging, and treatment follow-up.
  • Pulmonology: Lung abnormalities, pulmonary nodules, and high-resolution chest CT.
  • Urology: Kidney stones, renal abnormalities, and urinary tract evaluation.
  • Gastroenterology: Abdominal and pelvic imaging.
  • Emergency Medicine: Evaluation of acute conditions and selected traumatic injuries.
  • Vascular Medicine: Selected contrast-enhanced examinations when the required software and protocols are installed.

Common CT Applications

• • Routine noncontrast and contrast-enhanced CT
  • Head, brain, sinus, and spine imaging
  • Chest, abdomen, and pelvis examinations
  • Musculoskeletal and extremity CT
  • High-resolution chest imaging
  • Lung nodule assessment
  • Renal stone imaging
  • Oncology evaluation and follow-up
  • Selected emergency and trauma examinations
  • Pediatric imaging with appropriate protocols
  • Selected vascular examinations, including pulmonary embolism evaluation, when appropriately equipped

 

BrightSpeed Edge Select Advanced Imaging Options

The BrightSpeed Edge Select can support additional clinical imaging applications through compatible software and workstation configurations.

These capabilities extend the scanner’s usefulness beyond routine diagnostic CT, with availability dependent on installed hardware, software, and licenses.

Contrast-Enhanced & Vascular Imaging

Contrast-enhanced CT improves visibility of blood vessels and certain tissues through the use of injected contrast material.

Compatible vascular imaging tools provide additional anatomical views and measurements to support selected blood vessel examinations.

SmartPrep contrast timing can help coordinate scanning with the arrival of contrast material, supporting protocols where accurate timing is important.

3D Visualization & Specialty Imaging Options

Compatible three-dimensional visualization software creates anatomical images that clinicians can rotate and examine from different angles.

These capabilities can assist with complex fracture evaluation, vascular assessment, and selected surgical-planning applications.

Additional tools may include Advanced Lung Analysis for lung nodule evaluation, SmartScore for coronary calcium assessment, and specialized perfusion or colonography software for compatible systems.

These applications require the appropriate imaging protocols, workstation, and active software licenses.

 

BrightSpeed Edge Select Configurations & Installed Options

Pre-owned GE BrightSpeed Edge Select scanners may vary by production year, X-ray tube history, generator configuration, patient table, workstation, software version, and installed clinical applications.

X-Ray Tube & Generator Configurations

The BrightSpeed Edge Select is available in Select-series hardware configurations that include X-ray tube heat-storage capacities of 3.5 million heat units (MHU).

MHU measures how much heat an X-ray tube can store while generating the radiation needed for CT imaging. Heat-management technology helps release that heat between examinations, supporting repeated scanning.

The generator supplies the power needed to produce X-rays, while available output settings influence the protocols suited to different patient sizes and examinations.

MXR Imaging works with facilities to select a pre-owned configuration that meets their imaging requirements, taking X-ray tube condition, generator capability, maintenance history, and overall equipment condition into account.

Clinical Software & Workstation Options

Available configurations may include:

• • Auto mA and SmartmA dose-management tools
  • SmartPrep contrast timing
  • Direct Multiplanar Reconstruction
  • Three-dimensional visualization
  • Advanced Lung Analysis
  • SmartScore cardiac calcium assessment
  • Additional perfusion, colonography, and image-review applications
  • Xtream FX workflow features

The installed software package determines which features are available on an individual system.

DICOM Connectivity & Image Management

The BrightSpeed Edge Select supports Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM), the standard used to exchange medical images and related information between compatible equipment.

DICOM connectivity supports integration with picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), where images are stored and accessed for clinical review.

Network services, storage capacity, workstations, and image-transfer functions may vary by configuration.

MXR Imaging helps facilities identify a scanner that works with their clinical applications, examination workload, and existing imaging infrastructure.

 

BrightSpeed Edge Select vs. Other BrightSpeed Models

The GE BrightSpeed Edge Select provides eight-slice acquisition, positioning it between the four-slice Excel Select and the two 16-slice BrightSpeed models.

GE BrightSpeed Excel Select 4-Slice CT: Four-slice configuration for facilities with examination requirements aligned with lower-slice-count imaging.

GE BrightSpeed Elite Select 16-Slice CT: Sixteen-slice configuration offering additional acquisition capability and anatomical coverage.

GE BrightSpeed Elite 16-Slice CT: Higher-output 16-slice system with a 6.3 MHU tube, faster gantry rotation, and broader available advanced imaging applications.

The Edge Select is well suited to facilities seeking more acquisition capability than a four-slice scanner while retaining a compact CT platform for established diagnostic examinations.

 

BrightSpeed Edge Select Installation & Site Requirements

The BrightSpeed Edge Select’s compact design can support certain imaging-room layouts of approximately 215 sq ft (20 m²) or less, making it a practical option for facilities upgrading existing CT spaces.

Final room requirements depend on the installed equipment, patient access, radiation shielding, and maintenance clearances.

Installation planning must also account for electrical service, cooling, ventilation, structural support, and space for the patient table and supporting equipment.

MXR Imaging’s turnkey imaging project management services can help coordinate equipment selection, room preparation, installation, and related project requirements.

 

BrightSpeed Edge Select 8 CT Price & Availability

MXR Imaging offers pre-owned GE BrightSpeed Edge Select 8-slice CT scanners for healthcare facilities seeking established diagnostic imaging capabilities and a practical equipment investment.

Pricing depends on the available hardware configuration, X-ray tube history, installed clinical software, patient table, workstation, accessories, installation requirements, and service coverage.

Eligible systems may also be available through the Platinum Certified CT program, providing an additional reconditioning and quality-assurance pathway.

Ongoing CT maintenance and repair services are available to support long-term equipment performance.

Request a quote for the GE BrightSpeed Edge Select 8 to compare available configurations, imaging capabilities, pricing, and installation support.

 

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GE BrightSpeed Edge Select 8 CT Specifications

Specifications can vary by production year, X-ray tube and generator configuration, patient table, software release, and installed options.

CT Acquisition & Detector

• • OEM model: GE BrightSpeed Edge Select
  • Slice count: 8
  • Acquisition: Eight slices per rotation
  • Detector technology: GE HiLight
  • Scanning modes: Helical, axial, and scout
  • Fastest rotation: 0.8 seconds
  • Slice thickness: Selectable according to scanning protocol
  • Scanning coverage: Dependent on detector mode and acquisition settings

Gantry & Patient Table

• • Gantry opening: 70 cm (27.6 in)
  • Patient positioning: Motorized table
  • Patient weight capacity: Dependent on installed table configuration
  • Horizontal table travel: Configuration-dependent
  • Positioning accessories: Dependent on installed equipment

X-Ray Generator & Tube

• • X-ray tube: GE Select-series configuration
  • Tube heat storage: 3.5 MHU on applicable configurations
  • Generator output: Dependent on installed configuration
  • Tube voltage: Supported settings include 80, 100, 120, and 140 kVp
  • Tube current: Dependent on installed generator and software
  • Tube cooling: Integrated heat-management system

Image Reconstruction & Performance

• • Image matrix: 512 × 512
  • Multiplanar reconstruction: Supported
  • Digital data acquisition: GE Volara 24-bit processing
  • Workflow technology: GE Xtream FX
  • Direct Multiplanar Reconstruction: Available on compatible configurations
  • Automatic exposure control: Auto mA and SmartmA on equipped systems
  • SmartPrep contrast timing: Available
  • 3D visualization: Software-dependent
  • Advanced clinical applications: Dependent on installed licenses and workstation

System & Site Requirements

• • DICOM connectivity: Supported
  • PACS integration: Available with compatible network configuration
  • Electrical service: Three-phase, installation-dependent
  • Room dimensions: Site-specific, with certain compact layouts around 215 sq ft (20 m²) or less
  • Radiation shielding: Site-specific
  • Cooling and ventilation: Based on installed equipment
  • Structural support: Required for gantry and patient table
  • Installation clearances: Based on equipment and site requirements