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GE Revolution CT User Manual (702 pages)

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Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 USER INFORMATION

37
- Introduction
  37
- User Documentation
  38
- GE Approved Accessories
  39
Chapter 2 REGULATORY INFORMATION

41
- Applicable Regulations and Standards
  41
- Product Description
  43
- Product Manufacturer
  44
Chapter 3 SAFETY

45
- General Safety Guidelines
  45
- Safety Conventions
  47
- Symbols and Warning Labels
  48
  - Symbols
    48
  - Equipment Warning Labels
    52
    
    Laser Warning Labels
    52
    
    X-Ray Warning Labels
    53
    
    Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Warning Labels
    54
    
    External Accessory Labels
    55
    
    Scanner Desktop Labels
    55
- Radiation Safety
  59
  - X-Ray Protection
    59
  - General Radiation Safety
    60
  - Scans Acquired at the same Tomographic Plane
    61
  - Geometric Dose Efficiency
    61
  - Backup Timer Indicator
    62
  - Starting Scans from the Scan Room
    62
  - Ctdi
    62
- Implantable Device Safety
  64
  - Recommendations Prior to Scanning
    64
  - Recommendations after Scanning
    64
- Electrical Safety
  65
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Safety
  68
- Fire Safety
  69
- Mechanical Safety
  70
  - General Mechanical Safety
    70
  - Patient Positioning
    70
  - Gantry Air Inlets
    73
- Emergency Devices and Emergency Egress
  74
- Laser Safety
  77
- Reconstructed Image Orientation
  79
- Data Safety
  81
- Application Specific Safety Topics
  83
  - Axial and Helical Scanning
    83
  - Cardiac Imaging
    83
  - CT Integrated Cardiac Module
    85
  - Advanced Application Safety
    85
  - Measurements
    85
  - Segment Tools
    86
  - Filming and Saving Images
    86
- Application Software Safety
  88
- Accuracy of Measurements
  89
  - Measure Distance for Axial, Helical, and Cine Images
    89
  - Measure Distance for Scout Images
    89
  - Measure Angle
    90
  - Voxel Dimensions
    91
  - Roi
    91
  - CT Number
    91
    
    CT Number Accuracy
    92
    
    CT Number Mean and Standard Deviation
    92
  - Range, Precision and Accuracy of Displayed Values
    92
- Accessory Safety
  93
  - Monitor Safety
    93
  - Pole Safety
    93
  - Systems with Metal-Free Cradles and Accessories
    94
  - Power Injector Safety
    94
  - Phantom Safety
    94
- Maintenance and Cleaning
  95
- Hazardous Substances
  96
- System Performance
  97
Chapter 4 READ ME FIRST

99
- About this Manual
  99
  - Notices
    99
  - Purpose of this Guide
    99
  - Prerequisite Skills
    99
- Scan Monitor
  100
  - New Patient
    100
  - Patient Schedule
    101
  - Scan Setup
    102
- Image Monitor
  108
  - Icons and System Status Area
    108
  - Reconstruction and Image Processing Area
    110
  - Image Viewports
    112
  - File Manager
    113
- User Interface Conventions
  116
  - Select Items from a List
    116
  - Cancel
    116
  - Button and Text Appearance
    116
  - Pop-Up Windows
    117
  - Mouse Controls
    117
- System Troubleshooting Tips
  119
Chapter 5 PEDIATRICS and SMALL PATIENTS

121
Chapter 6 LARGE PATIENT

133
- Overview
  133
- Large Patients
  134
  - Scanning Large Patients
    134
    
    Patient Weight and Patient Size
    134
    
    Perform Only Necessary CT Examinations
    134
    
    Properly Position Large Patients in the Gantry
    134
  - Guidelines for Adjusting Individual Exposure Parameters by Patient
    135
    
    Adjust Parameters
    135
    
    High Kv
    135
    
    Lower Pitch / Slow Rotation Time
    135
    
    Ma Adjustment
    135
    
    Scan Type
    135
    
    Increase Slice Thickness
    136
  - Radiation Exposure and Dose Reporting
    136
Chapter 7 DOSE CHECK

137
- Overview
  137
  - Introduction
    137
  - Protocol Considerations
    138
  - Terminology
    138
    
    Alert Value (AV)
    138
    
    Dose Check Administrator
    138
    
    Dose Check AV Exceeding User
    138
    
    Notification Value (NV)
    138
    
    Protocol Change Control
    138
- Set the Dose Check Administrator Role
  139
- Set the Dose Check AV Exceeding User Role
  141
- Configure the System for Dose Check
  143
- Configure the AV by Age Threshold
  145
- Build Protocols with Access Controls
  147
- Build Protocols with Notification Values
  148
- Build Protocols with Notification Values by Factor
  149
- Scan Using Alert Value Checking
  150
- Scan Using Notification Value Checking
  152
- Use the Dose Audit Tool
  154
Chapter 8 EQUIPMENT

157
- Overview
  157
- Scanner Desktop
  158
  - Computer
    160
  - Reconstruction Hardware
    160
  - Monitors
    160
  - Scan Control Interface and Keyboard
    161
  - Preset W/L Keys - F5 through F11
    163
  - Page Up/Page down Keys
    163
  - W/L Control Keys
    163
  - Operate the Mouse Controls
    163
- Gantry
  165
  - Gantry Display
    165
  - Internal Components
    168
  - Gantry and Console Interfaces
    169
    
    Left Rear Plug-In Panel
    170
    
    Console AC Power Box
    171
  - Operate the Gantry Controls
    172
  - Cardiac Trigger Monitor
    175
    
    Integrated Cardiac Trigger Monitor
    175
    
    External Cardiac Trigger Monitor
    176
- Table
  178
  - System Operation and Limitations that Reduce the Risk of Collision with the Patient
    178
  - Use the Load/Unload Foot Pedals
    180
  - Patient Comfort and Accessories
    180
    
    Cradle Extender, Axial and Coronal Head Holders
    180
    
    Cradle Pad
    180
    
    Catheter Bag Holder
    181
    
    Cradle Extender Pad
    181
    
    Patient Arm Board
    181
    
    Pole
    181
    
    Positioning Straps
    181
- Hardware Components
  183
  - Components
    183
  - Coverage
    183
  - Axial Interval
    183
  - Helical Pitch, Scan Mode, and Collimation
    183
  - Detector Configuration
    184
    
    Axial
    184
    
    Helical
    184
- Power Distribution Unit
  185
- System Cabinet
  186
- Ray Tube and Generator
  187
  - X-Ray Tube
    187
  - Generator Serial Load Rating
    187
- Purchasable Options
  189
Chapter 9 STARTUP and SHUTDOWN

191
- Overview
  191
- System Startup and Shutdown
  192
  - Prepare the System
    192
  - Log On/Log off
    192
    
    Logon Window
    192
    
    Log off
    194
    
    Log on
    194
  - Start up the System
    195
    
    Routine Daily Start up from System Shutdown
    195
    
    Routine Daily Start up When the System was Not Shut down
    195
    
    Start up from Power off
    196
    
    System Start up Failures
    196
  - Shut down or Restart the System
    196
    
    Considerations
    196
    
    Shutdown Process
    196
    
    Restart Process
    197
- Daily Quality Assurance
  198
  - Tube Warmup
    198
  - Calibration
    198
    
    Daily Calibration
    198
    
    Full System Calibration
    198
    
    Non-GE X-Ray Tube
    198
  - Daily QA Workflow
    199
  - Tube Warmup
    199
  - Run Fast Calibrations
    202
Chapter 10 PATIENT SCHEDULE

203
- Overview
  203
- Patient Schedule
  204
  - Schedule Features
    204
    
    Schedule Columns
    204
    
    Schedule Window
    204
    
    Schedule Buttons and Icons
    205
    
    Schedule Dropdown Menu
    206
  - New and Completed Records
    207
  - Add a Patient to the Schedule
    207
  - Edit a Patient in the Schedule
    208
  - Delete a Patient from the Schedule
    209
  - View more Patient Information on the Schedule
    210
  - Select a Patient from the Schedule
    210
  - Check a Patient's Status
    210
  - Search for a Patient on the Schedule
    211
  - HIS/RIS Search
    211
  - Setting up the HIS/RIS Refresh
    213
  - Update the Patient Schedule
    215
Chapter 11 SCAN

217
- Overview
  217
- Scan Theory
  218
  - Dose Deterministic Effects
    218
  - CT Perfusion
    220
    
    Purpose of CT Perfusion
    220
    
    Body Perfusion Considerations
    221
    
    Components of a CT Perfusion Study
    221
    
    Perfusion Acquisition Types
    221
    
    Considerations for Peak Skin Dose
    222
    
    Kv Effects on Dose
    222
    
    Ma Effects on Dose
    222
    
    Scan Parameter Effects on Dose
    222
    
    Contrast Injection Considerations
    223
    
    Other Considerations and References
    223
    
    Required Image Attributes for Perfusion Imaging
    223
    
    Recommended Reading
    224
  - Total Scan Time
    226
  - Automatic Exposure Control
    227
    
    Adaptation to Anatomy
    227
    
    How AEC Works
    227
    
    AEC Does Not Guarantee Reduction of Radiation Doses in All Patients
    228
    
    Effect of AEC Control Setting
    228
    
    When Not to Use AEC
    228
    
    When to Use AEC
    228
    
    AEC Considerations of Patient Size, Shape, Composition, and Age
    229
    
    Dynamic AEC Scanning
    229
    
    How to Tell if the Dose Has Changed
    229
    
    Summary
    229
    
    AEC Messaging
    230
  - Slice Thickness Reference Noise Index and Noise Index Values
    231
  - Smartma/Odm
    232
    
    Smartma
    232
    
    Smartma Background
    232
    
    Smartma Theory
    233
    
    References
    234
    
    Smartma Faqs
    234
    
    Organ Dose Modulation (ODM)
    239
    
    Smartma
    239
  - Kv Assist
    241
    
    Kv Assist Background
    241
    
    Kv Assist Theory
    242
    
    Image Display
    243
    
    Kv Assist Faqs
    243
    
    References
    244
- Exam Workflow
  245
  - Exam Workflow Concepts
    245
    
    Positioning a Patient
    245
    
    Using Contrast
    245
    
    Using Protocols
    245
  - Exam Workflow Windows
    245
    
    Patient Information Window
    245
    
    Patient Position Area
    246
    
    Scan Settings Window
    247
  - Exam Workflow Procedures
    249
    
    Set up and Position the Patient
    250
    
    Set up the Patient's Information
    252
    
    Enter Patient ID or Accession Number with the Bar Code Reader
    254
    
    Modify the Patient Information Presets
    254
    
    Select a Protocol
    255
    
    Acquire a Scout
    256
    
    Adjust the Graphic Rx
    257
    
    Enter Contrast Descriptions
    261
    
    Adding a Contrast Preset
    262
    
    Selecting a Contrast Preset
    262
    
    Start a Scan
    262
    
    Abort a Scan in Progress
    264
    
    Close the Exam
    264
    
    Duplicate a Series
    264
    
    Emergency Stop Scan, Electronics, and X-Radiation
    264
    
    Pause a Scan in Progress
    264
    
    Stop a Scan
    264
- Scan Parameters
  265
  - Scan Type
    265
    
    Axial
    265
    
    Cardiac Axial
    265
    
    Cine
    265
    
    Helical
    265
    
    Hi Res Mode
    265
    
    Rotation Time
    266
  - Coverage Speed Collection
    266
  - Kv and Ma Control
    270
    
    Kv Mode
    270
    
    Manual Kv Mode
    270
    
    Kv Assist Kv Mode
    271
    
    Ma Mode
    271
    
    Manual Ma Mode
    272
    
    Smartma Mode
    272
    
    Ma Max and Ma Min
    273
    
    ODM Mode
    273
    
    Noise Index
    275
    
    Cardiac Modulated Ma
    276
  - Anatomy Selection
    276
  - Scan Parameters Workflow
    277
    
    Choose the Scan Type
    279
    
    Set the Coverage Speed Options
    280
    
    Set the Kv and Ma Control
    281
    
    Set the Ma
    281
    
    Set the Kv
    282
    
    Set the Anatomy Selection
    283
    
    Set the Scan Field of View
    283
    
    Set the Start and End Locations
    283
    
    Set the Display Field of View (DFOV) for the Primary Recon
    284
    
    Set the A/P Center Coordinates for the Primary Recon
    285
    
    Set the R/L Center Coordinates for the Primary Recon
    285
- Timing Parameters
  287
  - Timing Parameters Collection
    287
  - Timing Parameters Workflow
    287
    
    Set Prep Delay Time
    287
    
    Set Inter Scan Delay Time
    288
- Recon Parameters
  289
  - Recon Parameter Descriptions
    289
    
    Axial Plus Recon Mode
    289
    
    Cardiac Axial Plus Recon Mode
    289
    
    Full and Plus Recon Modes for Helical Scan Types
    289
    
    Hi Res
    289
    
    IQ Enhance for Helical Scan Types
    289
    
    Recon Type
    289
    
    Flip / Rotate
    290
    
    Quality Check (QC) Images
    290
    
    Copy Forward
    291
  - Primary Recon Collection
    291
  - Primary Recon Parameters Workflow
    293
    
    Set the Image Interval
    293
    
    Set the Slice Thickness
    293
    
    Set the Recon Type
    294
    
    Adjust Window Width and Window Level for All Scan Types
    295
    
    Asir-V for All Scan Types
    295
    
    IQ Enhance
    295
    
    Recon Mode
    295
    
    Set Recon Options for Helical Scan Types
    295
    
    Image Flip Orientation for All Scan Types
    296
  - Secondary Recon Parameters
    296
    
    Overlapped Axial Recon Mode
    299
    
    Secondary Recon Slice Thickness
    299
- Auto Voice
  301
  - Auto Voice Workflow
    301
  - Set the Auto Voice Language
    301
  - Set the Voice/Lights/Timer Options
    302
  - Change the Auto Voice Preset Delay
    302
- Additional Scan Features
  303
  - Add or Delete a Group
    303
    
    Add a Group
    303
    
    Delete a Group
    303
    
    Duplicate a Series
    303
  - Optimize Technical Parameters
    303
  - Optimize Patient Dose
    304
    
    AEC with Cardiac Modes
    304
    
    Organ Dose Modulation (ODM)
    304
    
    Pediatric Protocols
    304
    
    Smartma
    304
    
    Adaptive Statistical Iterative Recon (Asir-V)
    305
    
    Advanced Artifact Reduction (AAR)
    305
    
    Auto Gating Configuration
    305
    
    Dose Reports
    305
    
    Kv Assist
    305
    
    Smarthelical
    305
  - View the Dose Report
    305
    
    Dose Report Generation
    305
    
    Prerequisites
    305
  - Dose Information
    306
Chapter 12 SCAN APPLICATIONS

307
- Overview
  307
- Asir-V
  308
  - Asir TM -V Theory
    308
  - Dose Adjustment Factor - Manual Ma Method
    309
  - Reconstruction
    310
  - Asir-V Image Annotation
    311
  - Acquire a Scan
    311
- Smartprep
  312
  - Smartprep Workflow
    312
  - Smartprep Windows/Elements
    313
    
    Smartprep Baseline Setup Window
    313
    
    Monitor Phase Setup Window
    316
    
    Monitor Phase Window
    317
  - Set up a Smartprep Series
    319
  - Acquire a Scan Without Dynamic Transition
    322
    
    Baseline Phase Without Dynamic Transition
    322
    
    Monitor Phase Without Dynamic Transition
    323
  - Acquire a Scan with Dynamic Transition
    324
    
    Baseline Phase with Dynamic Transition
    324
    
    Monitor Phase with Dynamic Transition
    324
  - Scan Phase - Diagnostic Scan
    325
- Enhanced Xtream Injector
  326
  - About Enhanced Xtream Injector
    326
    
    Indications for Use
    326
    
    Protocol Considerations
    326
  - Enhanced Xtream Injector Window
    326
  - Contrast Report
    329
  - Set up the Enhanced Xtream Injector
    329
Chapter 13 CARDIAC

331
- Overview
  331
- Cardiac Workflow
  332
  - Prepare the Patient
    332
    
    Breathing Instructions
    332
    
    Consent Forms
    332
    
    Exam Prep Instructions
    332
    
    Setup and Contrast
    333
  - Attach ECG Electrodes to the Patient
    333
    
    Adjust ECG Trigger Device Settings
    337
    
    Check Electrode Impedance
    337
    
    External ECG Trigger Device
    337
    
    Gantry Display
    337
    
    User Console
    337
    
    Electrode Impedance Check Results
    338
    
    Initiating Electrode Impedance Check
    338
  - Acquire a Scout Scan
    338
  - Acquire a Heart Localizer or Calcium Score Scan (Optional, but Recommended)
    339
  - Acquire a Manual Bolus Timing Scan
    340
  - Acquire a Contrast Enhanced Cardiac Scan
    342
- Cardiac Scan Parameters
  345
  - Scan Type
    345
  - Primary Recon
    345
  - Secondary Recon
    345
  - Cardiac Scan Modes
    345
    
    Anatomy Selection
    346
    
    Considerations
    346
    
    Graphic Prescription (Graphic Rx)
    346
    
    Scan Overlap
    347
    
    Single Table Position
    347
  - Set the ECG and Gating Settings
    347
    
    Auto Gating
    348
    
    Acquisition Window Part 1
    349
    
    Gating Based on
    349
    
    Acquisition Window Part 2
    350
    
    Acquisition Window Part 3
    350
    
    Adaptive Gating
    351
    
    Arrhythmia Retrigger
    351
    
    Cardiac Phase Background
    351
    
    HR Variation Allowance
    351
    
    Coverage Speed
    353
    
    Detector Coverage (MM)
    353
    
    Minimum Time between Passes
    353
    
    Number of Passes
    353
    
    Single Table Position
    353
  - Display an ECG Trace on the Operator Console
    353
- Cardiac Modulated Ma
  355
- Auto Gating
  356
- Cardiac Recon
  362
  - Cardiac QC Recon
    362
  - Primary Recon
    362
  - Recon Link to Auto Gating
    362
  - Prescribing Basic Cardiac Secondary Recons
    362
  - Interactive ECG Editor
    364
  - Graphically Adjust Reconstruction Timing
    365
    
    Method 1
    365
    
    Method 1 and 2
    365
    
    Method 2
    365
  - Insert, Delete, or Move an R-Peak Trigger
    365
  - Change Heartbeat from Arrhythmia Retrigger to Reconstruct
    366
  - Display Secondary Recon Images
    366
    
    Cardiac Image Annotation
    366
    
    Edited Cardiac Image Annotation
    366
- Snapshot Freeze
  367
Chapter 14 VIEW IMAGES

371
- Overview
  371
  - Viewports Overview
    371
  - File Manager Overview
    372
  - Reconstruction and Image Processing Overview
    373
  - Additional Considerations
    373
- Image Display
  374
- Image Tools
  386
  - Display Normal
    386
  - Edge, Smoothing and Lung Enhancement Filters
    386
    
    Considerations
    387
    
    Applying Filters
    388
  - Gray Scale Enhancement
    388
  - Flip/Rotate Images
    390
  - DICOM Gray Scale Presentation State (GSPS) Objects
    391
    
    Create a GSPS Object
    391
    
    View a GSPS Object
    391
  - Magnify or Minify an Image
    391
  - Apply a Matte
    392
    
    Move, Resize, Hide, or Delete a Matte
    392
    
    Place a Matte
    392
  - Move Images Within a Viewport
    392
  - Inverse the Video Display
    392
  - Adjust the W/L
    392
    
    Function Keys
    393
    
    Mouse
    393
- Measurements
  394
  - Measure a Density Reading
    394
  - Use MIROI Density Reading to Calculate Bolus Timing
    395
  - Add a Grid
    396
  - Measure Distance
    396
  - Report a Cursor
    397
- Additional Image Tools
  398
  - Annotate an Image
    398
  - View an Exam or Series Text Page
    399
  - Hide, Show, or Remove Graphics
    400
  - Save an Image Screen
    401
  - Cross-Reference Images on a Scout
    401
  - Command Line
    402
- User Preferences
  406
  - Set Annotation Preferences
    406
  - Set Series Binding Preferences
    409
Chapter 15 DISPLAY APPLICATIONS

411
- Overview
  411
- Add/Subtract
  412
  - Add/Subtract Basic Terminology
    412
  - Add/Subtract and Image Combination Window
    412
  - Add/Subtract Images
    416
  - Bind Series
    417
  - Create Images with Min/Max Values
    417
- Direct Multi Planar Reformat (DMPR)
  419
  - Reformat Tools Panel
    420
    
    Icons
    421
    
    Processing and Transfer Status Indicators
    422
    
    Reformat Processing Order
    422
    
    Reformat Settings Panel
    422
    
    Protocol Settings
    423
    
    Batch Options
    424
    
    Output Options
    425
    
    Transfer Options
    426
    
    Auto-Run/Run Button
    427
  - Reformat Planning
    428
    
    Automatic Reformat
    428
    
    Semi-Automatic Reformat
    428
    
    Graphic Object for Oblique Reformats
    429
    
    Manual Reformat
    429
    
    Graphic Object for Rotate Reformats
    430
    
    Modify Active (Yellow) Annotation
    431
    
    Cursor
    432
- Exam Split
  434
  - Exam Split Configuration
    434
    
    Hard Mode
    434
    
    Virtual Mode
    434
  - Selecting Exams to be Split
    434
  - Split Exams When the Scan Is Completed
    435
Chapter 16 REFORMAT

441
- Overview
  441
  - Indications for Use
    441
  - User Profile
    441
  - Requirements for Reformat
    441
  - Considerations
    442
- Reformat
  443
  - Open Reformat
    443
  - Use the Reformat Image Controls
    443
    
    Change the Image Orientation
    444
    
    Roam (Pan) Images
    444
    
    Rotate Freehand or
    444
    
    Select Objects
    444
    
    W/L Images
    444
    
    Zoom (Magnify) Images
    444
    
    Activate the Oblique Mode
    445
  - Use the Keyboard Shortcuts
    445
  - Use the Right-Click Functions
    446
- Display
  448
  - Annotation
    448
  - Roi
    449
  - Modify Active (Red) Annotation
    449
  - Review Controller Screen
    451
  - Display Tab
    453
  - My Tools Tab
    455
    
    View Tools
    455
    
    Add a Tool
    456
    
    Move or Hide the Palette
    456
    
    Remove a Tool
    456
  - Color Map Table Screen
    456
  - ROI Preferences Screen
    458
  - Annotate an Image
    459
  - Save Preset Annotation
    460
  - Measure
    460
    
    Measure Distance
    460
    
    Measure Angle
    461
    
    Measure Area
    461
    
    Measure Volume
    461
  - Manage Colormaps
    461
  - Add an ROI
    462
- View Types
  464
  - Create a Curved View
    464
  - Create an X Section Histogram View
    464
  - Create an MPVR View
    465
  - Create a Profile View
    466
- Volume Render
  467
  - Up Ramp VR Adjustments
    467
  - Surface Rendering
    468
  - Render Modes
    468
  - VR Presets Screen
    469
  - VR Settings Screen
    470
  - VR Controls Screen
    472
  - Display a VR Image
    474
  - Attach/Detach Objects
    475
  - Cut Planes
    476
  - Work with Colors
    477
    
    Add Colors
    477
    
    Assign a Range of Colors
    478
    
    Change a Color
    478
  - Autofit
    478
  - Create a Multi-VR Object
    479
  - Modify the Opacity Ramp
    480
  - Zoom In/Out
    481
- Segment
  482
  - Segment Tab
    482
  - Scalpel Control Panel
    483
  - Advanced Processing Panel
    485
  - Combine Segmented Objects
    487
  - Paint on Slices
    488
  - Add/Remove Anatomy with Auto Select
    489
  - Remove Floaters
    489
  - Threshold an Image
    490
- Batch Film
  492
  - Batch Types
    492
  - Batch Protocol
    492
  - Preview, Film, or Save a Batch
    492
  - Film/Save Tab
    493
  - Batch Screen
    493
  - Save Image Screen
    496
  - Film/Save Options Screen
    497
  - Set up a Batch Oblique
    498
  - Batch Film Images
    499
    
    Rotate 360° 3D Images
    499
    
    Radial Planes on 2D Views
    500
  - Save a Curved Parallel Plane or Rotating Curve Batch
    501
Chapter 17 DATA MANAGEMENT

503
- Overview
  503
- File Manager
  504
  - Controls Area
    505
    
    Local/Remote Exam List Selection
    506
    
    Search Box
    506
    
    Application Icons
    507
    
    Source Menu
    507
    
    Recycle bin
    508
  - Exam List
    509
    
    Exam List Columns
    509
    
    Exam Status Column
    510
    
    Network Status Icons
    510
    
    Archive Status Icons
    511
    
    Right Mouse Options in the Exam List
    511
    
    Choosing Which Columns to Display
    513
    
    Configuring the Exam List
    513
    
    Deleting Exams
    513
    
    Sorting the Exam List
    513
    
    Changing the Order of Columns
    514
    
    Changing the Width of Columns
    514
    
    Keyboard Shortcuts
    514
    
    Performed Procedure Step (PPS)
    515
    
    PPS Column
    515
    
    Send PPS for an Exam
    515
  - Series List
    515
    
    Deleting Series and Images
    516
    
    Sorting the Series List
    516
    
    Changing the Order of Columns
    517
    
    Changing the Width of Columns
    517
    
    Choosing Which Columns to Display
    517
    
    Configuring the Series List
    517
    
    Keyboard Shortcuts
    517
- Job Management Screen
  519
- Archive/Network
  522
  - Configure Network Hosts Window
    523
    
    Configured Hosts List
    523
    
    Remote Host Information
    524
    
    Archive Node Settings
    525
    
    SCU and SCP Services
    525
  - Working with Archive Nodes and Network Hosts
    526
    
    Add or Edit a Host
    526
    
    Ping a Remote Host
    527
    
    Remove Nodes from the Configuration Host List
    527
  - Local DB Retrieve Exams, Series, or Images
    527
  - Manually Send Exam, Series or Images
    528
  - View the Backlog/Queue
    529
  - Eject (Detach) Media
    529
  - Check the Network History
    530
  - Workarounds
    530
- CD, DVD and USB Interchange
  531
  - Media Creator
    532
  - How to Handle Cds and Dvds
    534
  - Save Images
    535
  - Restore Images
    538
  - View Images on a PC
    538
  - Remove DVD RAM Cartridge
    541
- Data Export
  543
  - Compose Tab
    543
  - Export Tab
    547
  - Compose a Report
    552
  - Export a Report
    552
  - View a Report on a PC
    553
  - Delete Items
    554
- Patient Data
  555
- Scan Data Manager
  561
  - Locking and Unlocking Scan Data
    563
  - Deleting Scan Data
    563
  - Add Reconstruction
    563
  - Save Full or Anonymized Raw Scan Data
    563
- Recon Management
  565
  - Recon Management Concepts
    565
  - General Recon Management Window
    565
    
    Suspended Entries
    565
    
    Deleting Reconstruction Jobs
    566
  - Completed Recon Management Window
    566
- Reconstruction and Image Processing Task List
  567
  - Reconstruction and Image Processing Task List Window
    567
  - Reconstruction in the Reconstruction and Image Processing Task List
    569
    
    Adding a Recon
    569
    
    Duplicate a Recon
    569
    
    Editing/Viewing a Secondary Recon Task
    570
  - Reformatting in the Reconstruction and Image Processing Task List
    570
  - Selecting Viewports for Images in the Reconstruction and Image Processing Task List
    570
    
    Auto-View
    571
    
    Expanded Mode
    571
    
    Series Binding
    571
    
    Viewport Priority
    571
  - Image Tools Column
    571
  - Data Transfer
    573
Chapter 18 PROTOCOLS

575
- Overview
  575
- Protocols
  576
  - Build Protocols
    576
  - Use Protocols
    576
  - Edit Protocols
    577
  - View Protocols
    577
  - System Options
    577
  - Protocol Selection Window
    577
    
    Anatomical Selector
    578
    
    Protocol Numbers
    578
  - Edit a Protocol
    579
  - Add a Protocol to Favorites
    581
  - Copy and Paste a Protocol
    581
  - Delete a Protocol
    582
  - Series Numbering
    582
- Auto Voice Management
  584
  - Add an Auto Voice Language
    584
  - Delete an Auto Voice Language
    585
  - Record an Auto Voice Message
    585
  - Delete an Auto Voice Message
    586
- Kv Assist Settings
  588
  - Typical Clinical Tasks
    588
  - Minimum and Maximum Kv
    588
  - Image Display
    588
  - Ma Limits
    588
  - Build a Protocol with Kv Assist
    589
- Auto Gating Configuration
  590
  - Auto Gating Workflow
    590
  - Set up a User Profile
    590
    
    Open Auto Gating Configuration
    590
    
    Set up the HR Configuration
    590
  - Build a Cardiac Protocol Using Auto Gating
    591
- Dose Reporting in Protocol Management
  592
Chapter 19 ACCESS CONTROLS

593
- Overview
  593
- Access Controls
  594
  - Introduction
    594
  - Users and Groups
    594
  - Groups and Privileges
    594
  - Open EA3
    595
  - Configure Local Users
    596
  - Add a Local User
    597
  - Add a Local Group
    598
    
    Add Memberships
    599
    
    Group Restricted Fields
    599
  - Add an Enterprise Group
    600
  - Add or Remove a User from a Group
    601
  - Change a User's Full Name
    602
  - Change a User's Password
    603
  - Prompt a User to Change Password
    603
  - Lock or Unlock a User
    604
  - Remove a User, Group, or Membership
    604
    
    Remove a Group
    604
    
    Remove a User
    604
    
    Remove a Membership
    605
  - Configure EA3 Properties
    605
  - Configure the Enterprise Tab
    607
  - Auto Configuration
    609
  - Manual Configuration
    611
Chapter 20 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

613
- Overview
  613
- System Tools
  614
  - Using Message Viewer
    614
  - Apply Product Network Filters
    615
  - Find Third Party Software License
    616
- System Preferences
  617
  - Introduction
    617
  - Set Viewport Preferences
    618
    
    Set Annotation Preferences
    618
    
    Set Grid
    619
    
    Set Series Binding
    619
    
    Set Tick Marks
    619
    
    Set Window Width / Window Level Presets
    619
  - Set Protocol Selection Preferences
    621
  - Set Patient Data Entry Preferences
    622
    
    Add Patient Data Entry Preset
    622
    
    Patient Data Entry Presets
    622
    
    Contrast
    623
    
    Delete Patient Data Entry Preset
    623
    
    Edit Patient Data Entry Preset
    623
    
    Add Contrast
    624
    
    Delete Contrast
    624
    
    Edit Contrast
    624
  - Set Image Database Preferences
    625
  - Set ECG Preferences
    626
  - Set Lighting Preferences
    628
  - Set General Preferences
    629
    
    Set Screensaver Time
    629
    
    Set the Scan Room Playback Volume
    629
    
    Set the Extended Hounsfield Units (HU)
    630
    
    Set the Patient Information Display
    630
  - Set PPS Preferences
    631
- System Troubleshooting
  632
  - Open a Unix Shell
    632
  - Collect Data with SPR Snap
    633
  - Use Ilinq
    634
    
    Launch Ilinq
    634
    
    Terminate Ilinq Remote Connection
    634
Chapter 21 GENERAL INFORMATION

635
- Introduction
  635
  - System Components
    635
  - Emergency Stop
    635
  - CT Description
    635
- CT Operation Theory
  636
  - X-Ray Source
    636
  - CT Detector
    636
  - Gantry
    637
  - Power Distribution Unit
    637
  - Table
    637
  - System Cabinet
    637
  - Scanner Desktop
    637
- General Information
  639
  - Gantry Coordinate System
    639
  - Patient Scanning
    640
- Network
  641
- System Operational Modes
  648
  - Overview
    648
  - Scout
    648
  - Axial
    648
  - Cine
    648
  - Helical
    649
  - Cardiac Axial
    649
  - ECG-Modulated Ma
    650
    
    ECG-Modulated Ma Theory
    650
    
    Electrocardiograph Tube Current Modulation
    650
  - Smarttrack
    651
- Image Display
  653
  - CT Number
    653
  - Pixels
    654
  - Pixel Coordinates
    654
  - RAS Coordinates
    655
  - Pixels and CT Numbers
    658
  - Window Width
    658
  - Window Level
    658
- Scout Based Attenuation Characterization
  659
Appendix A OPERATOR MESSAGES

665
- Operator Messages
  665
Appendix B ABBREVIATIONS

675
- Abbreviations
  675
Appendix C UNITS of MEASURE

677
- Units of Measure
  677
Appendix D LEXICON

681
- Lexicon
  681
  - Scan Acquisition and User Interface Basics
    682
  - Dose Modulation and Reduction Tools
    683
  - Multi-Slice Detector Geometry
    683
  - Image Reconstruction and Display
    684
  - Contrast Media Tools
    685
  - Multi-Planar Formats and 3D Processing
    686
  - Service and Application Tools
    686
  - Workflow
    687
  - References
    687
Appendix E DOSE INFORMATION REFERENCE

689
- Dose Information Reference
  689

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 USER INFORMATION

Chapter 2 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Chapter 3 SAFETY

Chapter 4 READ ME FIRST

Chapter 5 PEDIATRICS and SMALL PATIENTS

Chapter 6 LARGE PATIENT

Chapter 7 DOSE CHECK

Chapter 8 EQUIPMENT

Chapter 9 STARTUP and SHUTDOWN

Chapter 10 PATIENT SCHEDULE

Chapter 11 SCAN

Chapter 12 SCAN APPLICATIONS

Chapter 13 CARDIAC

Chapter 14 VIEW IMAGES

Chapter 15 DISPLAY APPLICATIONS

Chapter 16 REFORMAT

Chapter 17 DATA MANAGEMENT

Chapter 18 PROTOCOLS

Chapter 19 ACCESS CONTROLS

Chapter 20 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

Chapter 21 GENERAL INFORMATION

Appendix A OPERATOR MESSAGES

Appendix B ABBREVIATIONS

Appendix C UNITS of MEASURE

Appendix D LEXICON

Appendix E DOSE INFORMATION REFERENCE

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