Chapter 3: Pediatrics and small patients
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Patient Dose Reporting
Estimates of patient dose are calculated after each acquisition and displayed (optionally) as part of the
image annotations. The information is also stored in the DICOM header of each image. Reference Patient
Dose Reporting in this operator manual for more information.
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Dose Index Reporting Consideration
Your system is provided with a Dose Index visual indicator. This indicator is displayed as an amount of
exposure received by the receptor. These are estimated ranges and can be changed as technical factors
are changed. Reference the DEI/DI section of this operator manual for more information.
Protocol Database Edit
In collaboration with your Radiologist and Physicist, protocol techniques can be changes as a default on
your system. This should not replace observing the technical acquisition screen carefully prior to each
exposure, but can assist in displaying an appropriate range of techniques for selected pediatric size.
Further changes to techniques are recommended based on each individual patient.
Refer to the Protocol Database Edit chapter in this operator manual to ensure proper editing. Always
complete a protocol database back up. Should any changes occur to your system, the database back up
may be retrieved with saved protocols.
For questions or further information, contact your local GE Healthcare representative.