GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, offers the
LightSpeed Ultra, an 8-slice CT system that provides scans up to
three times faster and with up to 30% less radiation dosage than
some 4-slice scanners. The unit is capable of gathering 8 slices of
data per rotation. The entire body can be scanned in 26 seconds
allowing for a fulL range of CT examinations including
cardiovascular, trauma, colon, lung, neurological,
chest/abdomen/pelvis, angiography, and vascular studies. (800)
643-6439; www.gemedicalsystems.com.