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MiniCAT™ User Manual v5.2
© 2014 Xoran Technologies LLC
Note:
Additional protocols are available for creating images compatible with various image-guided
surgery systems. If you have need for a protocol compatible with a specific IGS system, please
call 800-70-XORAN (800-709-6726). A Xoran Customer Service representative will be happy
to assist you.
5. Select the ordering physician.
To add a new ordering physician, click the
Add Physician
icon to the right of the
Ordering Physician.
To change the ordering physician on a study, right-click a patient's name in the Patient
Database and select
Ordering Physician
.
Note:
The
Acquisition
window will close and revert back to the
Patient Database
after 30
minutes of inactivity.
6.2 Prepare the Patient
Note:
It is advisable to ask female patients of childbearing age if they are or may be pregnant.
Prior to the scan:
Instruct the patient to remove jewelry, hair accessories and glasses.
Instruct the patient to sit upright, relax and face straight ahead.
The patient can hold the Patient E-Stop control in lap or hands.
Small lasers will be used for positioning. Remind the patient to close eyes.
A
Scout
may be taken to verify position.
A
Dry Run
can demonstrate scanner movement without emitting X-rays.
During the scan:
Instruct the patient to sit as still as possible for best image quality.
Instruct the patient to avoid talking, chewing, yawning, swallowing, coughing or slouching.
Instruct the patient to breathe naturally, moving head as little as possible.
The scan will be completed in 20 seconds or less.
The overhead gantry will rotate. The patient should close their eyes to avoid following this
