A key benefit of VolumeRAD compared to a standard X-ray examination is the removal of overlaying and underlying structures, which improves the detection of lesions and therefore enhances the sensitivity. Another significant advantage is the separation of details, resulting in an improved specificity. Further benefits are as follows.

• Demonstration of previously occult fractures, not seen on standard digital radiography imaging
• Superior anatomical delineation
• Technically better quality than in conventional tomography
• Potential cuts in number of views required
• Potential for rapid diagnosis and savings on further imaging

"VolumeRAD is an enhanced, innovative X-ray procedure with a workflow similar to standard X-ray examinations. It can be performed with patients in the erect or supine position. VolumeRAD provides volumetric data about the anatomy, which greatly enhances the information that is provided by an X-ray examination. We expect improved productivity, early detection and prompt patient treatment; with better utilization of the radiography room, and avoidance of some unnecessary CT, MR, and bone scan examinations. This can potentially lead to a considerable economic benefit. We are optimistic that over time many new applications will emerge where VolumeRAD will prove beneficial. We are just at the beginning…”

Dr Siân Philips, Consultant Radiologist, Princess of Wales Hospital

VolumeRAD is GE Healthcare’s implementation of tomosynthesis for radiography. It is a new option on the GE Definium^TM 8000 digital X-ray system. VolumeRAD is performed by a single sweep of the tube across the patient. During the sweep multiple projection radiographs are acquired, each at a very low dose.

Multislice Imaging

Overlying structures in a projection X-ray may obscure critical details or mimic malignancies that are not real. Multislice imaging removes overlying structures and allows an unobstructed view on the anatomical details of the patient body.

VolumeRAD provides multislice images from a single sweep at the table or wall stand in 11 seconds or less at a dose in the range of a normal X-ray examination. An infinite number of images can be created from the radiographic data. This enables a sole solution for fracture resolution, nephrography, and nodule detection within the complexity of the chest. Images are constructed at pre-set defaults, but can be reconstructed from the raw data set.

GE Healthcare brings X-ray to another level with one of GE Healthcare’s new advanced applications: VolumeRAD. Which is currently available on the GE Definium^TM 8000 . With this clinical application, GE Healthcare continues to streamline challenging exams with consistent and superior image quality. It provides you with multiple high-resolution slice images of the human anatomy; this includes the chest, abdomen, spine, and extremities. This revolutionary application unites the advantages of an X-ray procedure and the benefit of a multislice presentation.