NEWS BRIEF
Innovation for precise and efficient imaging every day
This year at RSNA2023, GE HealthCare is showcasing the innovative OEC portfolio of C-arms focused on enabling precise and efficient imaging during trauma, general surgery, interventional, and minimally invasive procedures.
OEC 3D
The OEC 3D is a surgical imaging C-arm that provides precise 3D and 2D imaging to surgical suites while enabling efficient imaging every day. Based on GE HealthCare’s proven AW image fabric technology, the OEC 3D C-arm now enables surgeons to quickly capture and analyze 2D as well as precise 3D volumetric images with a C-arm, bringing CT-like images into the operating room.
The OEC 3D continues to demonstrate versatility for every day procedures ranging from neuro-spine and orthopaedic trauma to interventional procedures including vascular, cardiac, and pulmonary.
Interventional Pulmonary: Complex pulmonary and thoracic procedures require powerful imaging systems. In the diagnosis of lung cancer, physicians need to visualize and confirm the precise location of nodules during a procedure, yet often the positioning of a lung nodule can differ from pre-operative images because of the intricate nature of the lungs. OEC 3D intraoperative mobile CBCT is used for imaging during interventional procedures to help clinicians visualize the lungs:
“With the OEC 3D image quality, I’ve been quite successful and willing to try very challenging nodules, such as very small, 8 to 10 millimeter nodules, way out at the periphery, on a routine basis…” said Dr. Michael Jantz, Interventional Pulmonologist, Florida*.
Outpatient Spine: The spine is a crucial and complex structure of the human body. Visualization and imaging are critical to helping achieve accurate diagnosis as well as treatment to ensure the most optimal patient outcome.
With demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures continuing to grow, OEC C-arms enable clear visualization during a wide variety of interventional procedures, while also providing flexibility for high asset utilization with a small overall footprint and the versatility to move from room to room:
“The OEC 3D is a game-changer during minimally invasive spine procedures. During a disk replacement procedure, I am able to achieve better matches of prosthetic and patient anatomy in real-time with a 3D spin and know before leaving the operating room that the prosthetic is well placed.” Dr. Ernest Braxton, Neurosurgeon, Vail-Summit Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Vail, Colorado**.
Additional technology in the OEC portfolio
The surgery showcase at RSNA2023 includes the OEC MiniView MAX C-arm with advanced image processing as well as a 4K display for clear, fast, and convenient imaging of orthopedic extremities. Designed for surgeons to use single handedly, the OEC MiniView MAX includes advanced image processing, such as Fluorostore, Live Zoom and Digital Pen for enhanced planning and assessment of extremities. Visualization of full-size Live and Reference images are clear and detailed on the adjustable 4K display. The OEC MiniView MAX easily moves from room to room and features quick bootup as well as 5-minute standby power for busy clinics or trauma centers.
The full OEC portfolio will be presented at RSNA this year, including the OEC Elite CFD, a premium C-arm that provides exceptional imaging from general to complex interventional procedures as well as the OEC One CFD, an affordable all-in-one mobile C-arm.
More information on the portfolio of OEC C-arms can be found at GE HealthCare booth #7326 in the North Hall.
Emily Niles
Emily.niles@ge.com
OEC 3D
The OEC 3D is a surgical imaging C-arm that provides precise 3D and 2D imaging to surgical suites while enabling efficient imaging every day. Based on GE HealthCare’s proven AW image fabric technology, the OEC 3D C-arm now enables surgeons to quickly capture and analyze 2D as well as precise 3D volumetric images with a C-arm, bringing CT-like images into the operating room.
The OEC 3D continues to demonstrate versatility for every day procedures ranging from neuro-spine and orthopaedic trauma to interventional procedures including vascular, cardiac, and pulmonary.
Interventional Pulmonary: Complex pulmonary and thoracic procedures require powerful imaging systems. In the diagnosis of lung cancer, physicians need to visualize and confirm the precise location of nodules during a procedure, yet often the positioning of a lung nodule can differ from pre-operative images because of the intricate nature of the lungs. OEC 3D intraoperative mobile CBCT is used for imaging during interventional procedures to help clinicians visualize the lungs:
“With the OEC 3D image quality, I’ve been quite successful and willing to try very challenging nodules, such as very small, 8 to 10 millimeter nodules, way out at the periphery, on a routine basis…” said Dr. Michael Jantz, Interventional Pulmonologist, Florida*.
Outpatient Spine: The spine is a crucial and complex structure of the human body. Visualization and imaging are critical to helping achieve accurate diagnosis as well as treatment to ensure the most optimal patient outcome.
With demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures continuing to grow, OEC C-arms enable clear visualization during a wide variety of interventional procedures, while also providing flexibility for high asset utilization with a small overall footprint and the versatility to move from room to room:
“The OEC 3D is a game-changer during minimally invasive spine procedures. During a disk replacement procedure, I am able to achieve better matches of prosthetic and patient anatomy in real-time with a 3D spin and know before leaving the operating room that the prosthetic is well placed.” Dr. Ernest Braxton, Neurosurgeon, Vail-Summit Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Vail, Colorado**.
Additional technology in the OEC portfolio
The surgery showcase at RSNA2023 includes the OEC MiniView MAX C-arm with advanced image processing as well as a 4K display for clear, fast, and convenient imaging of orthopedic extremities. Designed for surgeons to use single handedly, the OEC MiniView MAX includes advanced image processing, such as Fluorostore, Live Zoom and Digital Pen for enhanced planning and assessment of extremities. Visualization of full-size Live and Reference images are clear and detailed on the adjustable 4K display. The OEC MiniView MAX easily moves from room to room and features quick bootup as well as 5-minute standby power for busy clinics or trauma centers.
The full OEC portfolio will be presented at RSNA this year, including the OEC Elite CFD, a premium C-arm that provides exceptional imaging from general to complex interventional procedures as well as the OEC One CFD, an affordable all-in-one mobile C-arm.
More information on the portfolio of OEC C-arms can be found at GE HealthCare booth #7326 in the North Hall.
Emily Niles
Emily.niles@ge.com
* Paid Consultant, Paid for Testimonial/video/case study: Dr. Michael Jantz is a paid consultant for GEHC and was compensated for participation in this video testimonial. The statements by Dr. Michael Jantz described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, etc.. there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.
** Paid Consultant, Paid for Testimonial/video/case study: Dr. Ernest Braxton is a paid consultant for GEHC and was compensated for participation in this video testimonial. The statements by Dr. Braxton described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, etc.. there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.
** Paid Consultant, Paid for Testimonial/video/case study: Dr. Ernest Braxton is a paid consultant for GEHC and was compensated for participation in this video testimonial. The statements by Dr. Braxton described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, etc.. there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.