Chapter 12
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GE Healthcare
Senographe DS Acquisition System
Revision 1
Operator Manual 5307907-3-S-1EN
Image Acquisition Procedure
3
.Configuration
3-1
Standard exposures
•
For standard exposures (contact examinations, made with the Bucky in place), the large focal spot is
selected by default. Exposures are not permitted if the small focal spot is selected.
Check on the control panel display that the focal spot selection is shown as
Large
.
3-2
Magnification
•
For magnification exposures, the Bucky must be removed and replaced by a magnification stand.
The small focal spot is selected by default. Exposures are not permitted if the large focal spot is
selected.
Check on the control panel display that the focal spot selection is shown as
Small
.
•
Always make sure that the magnification stand is correctly locked in place before starting an exam.
•
The object-detector distance depends on the magnification factor required. See Chapter
Senographe DS Gantry and Generator
for available magnification factors.
•
In Manual mode, increasing the kV setting by 1 or 2 kV will reduce exposure time.
3-3
Examination of chest wall
Select configurations and kV values to suit the thickness and density of the region examined.
Use of the grid is recommended.
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