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*Although the procedure time is 19 seconds, the actual exposure time is less.
Small patient: Large Field (100kVp): (35 cm diameter x 20 cm height, 0.37 voxel):
Select this option if the patient size is small as defined above, and if you need to
capture both feet in the scan. This procedure automatically executes 2 rotations
around the patient so it is longer than the single foot procedure. The procedure time
will be approximately 68 seconds.
*Although the procedure time is 68 seconds, the actual exposure time is less.
Once the Protocol is highlighted, the “Accept/Next” button will become non-gray. Click
“Accept/Next” when the protocol is correct for the patient being scanned to continue with the
Acquisition process.
PROCEDURE: Performing the Acquisition:
The Acquisition will be performed via the “Procedure” Tab. The Procedure Tab will display the
current selected Patient Name and Procedure, as well as User Instructions and Information as
to the status of what the software and scanner are doing.
WARNING
The patient must wear a protective full wrap X-ray shielding apron (lead
apron) during a scan. Patients less than 21 years old, small size patients (under 100
pounds) and children must also wear a gonad and ovarian front and back protective shield.
User Instructions
and Information