GE Healthcare

Alpha RT
High value
mammography
The well-balanced Alpha RT is the
lightest in the industry.
Ease of use
Convenience and efficiency
The well-balanced Alpha RT C-arm is the lightest
in the industry. All C-arm controls are placed in
several carefully considered positions for
optimum convenience and efficiency. Controls
are always available right where you need them
irrespective of user or projection. Breast
compression is motorized with the possibility of
manual fine tuning, allowing the ideal level of
compression to be provided for each patient.
Following exposure, compression will release
automatically, unless de-selected for biopsy
procedures.
Simple operation
The Alpha RT control panel is designed to allow
the user easy control of the whole system. User
intervention is seldom needed because of the
sophisticated automation. However, if required,
all exposure parameters maybe selected
manually using the clearly marked controls and
digital displays. Positioning displays are located
on the C-arm at eye level clearly showing all the
important parameters needed when positioning.
The positioning display shows compression thickness,
compression force and C-arm angle readings. It also
gives the user easy access to the x-ray beam filter
selection, if not set to automatic.
Total exposure control
The Alpha RT’s total exposure control system
takes care of all imaging parameters
automatically for you, allowing you to
concentrate on your patient. In Auto kV mode,
kV and mAs are selected automatically and the
kV is automatically adjusted twice during the
exposure for the best possible image. In Semi-
Automatic mode the user only needs to select
the kV. Manual mode provides the user with the
freedom to choose both kV and mAs manually.
Whichever mode is chosen, the Alpha RT’s safety
monitoring systems will prevent exposure if:
• the exposure time will be excessive
• the correct diaphragm is not installed
• the bucky or cassette holder is not attached
correctly
• the cassette is not in place
• the cassette has not been changed since the
last exposure
Control panel is designed to allow the
user easy control of the whole system.
The Alpha RT is one of the most compact
mammography units available. This makes the
Alpha RT suitable for installation in the most
confined spaces.