Chapter 1: Introduction; Purpose Of This Manual; Prerequisite Skills - GE Optima XR220amx Operator's Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The equipment is intended for use by qualified personnel only.
WARNING United States Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physi-
cian.
This Operator Manual should be kept with the equipment and be readily available at all times. It is impor-
tant for you to periodically review the procedures and safety precautions. It is important for you to read
and understand the contents of this manual before attempting to use this product.
This chapter explains the purpose and design of this Operator Manual. It provides information on the
organization, chapter format, and graphic conventions that identify the visual symbols used throughout
the manual.

Purpose Of This Manual

This manual is written for health care professionals (namely, the radiologic technologist) to provide the
necessary information relating to the proper operation of this system. The guide is intended to teach you
the system components and features necessary to use it to its maximum potential. It is not intended to
teach radiology or to make any type of clinical diagnosis.

Prerequisite Skills

This guide is not intended to teach radiology. It is necessary for you to have sufficient knowledge to com-
petently perform the various diagnostic imaging procedures within your modality. This knowledge is
gained through a variety of educational methods including clinical working experience, hospital based
programs, and as part of many college and university Radiologic Technology programs.
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