Chapter A4: Image Acquisition
This section details the process of acquiring images using the GE Portable DR Detector or free cassette.
Topics covered include:
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Overview
(p. A4-1)
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Re-start Completed or Discontinued Exams
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Resume Suspended Exams
•
Select or Change Protocols
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Conduct a Digital Exam
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Conduct a Cassette Exam
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Conduct an Emergency Exam
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End Exam
(p. A4-13)
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Suspend
(p. A4-13)
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Close
(p. A4-14)
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Discontinue
(p. A4-14)
Overview
The Acquisition screen (Figure A4-1) is where the exam is set up and exposure details are adjusted. This
screen appears when you press the [START EXAM], [EMERGENCY EXAM], or [CASSETTE EXAM] buttons on
the Worklist or [START EXAM] from the Add Patient screen.
NOTE: If you pressed the [CASSETTE EXAM] button, the Acquisition screen will present a limited set of
options. Refer to
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System
Operator Manual
(p. A4-6)
(p. A4-7)
(p. A4-7)
(p. A4-9)
(p. A4-10)
(p. A4-12)
Conduct a Cassette Exam
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Chapter A4: Image Acquisition
(p. A4-10) for more information about cassette exams.
Rev. 6 (10 February 2008)
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