Conduct An Emergency Exam - GE Definium AMX 700 Operator's Manual

3. Press [ACCEPT].
The Acquisition screen appears in Cassette Exam mode.
4. Select the Exam and View to perform from the protocol list.
5. Make technique adjustments as necessary for the appropriate body part being imaged: kV and mAs
NOTE: For film and CR cassette work, use your site's routine techniques as with any other mobile system.
For ease of use, these techniques can be programmed into the protocol database. Refer to
Chapter A7: Set Preferences-Edit Protocol Database
6. Position the patient with the cassette as appropriate for the exam.
7. Collimate and shield as appropriate for the exam.
8. Have the patient suspend respiration, if required.
9. Make exposure using the hand-switch.
10. Press [CLOSE] to end the exam.
The Worklist appears.
11. Process the cassette as necessary, depending on the media.

Conduct an Emergency Exam

Emergency Exam is a function that allows a patient to be x-rayed without selecting the patient from the
Worklist or adding the patient to the Worklist.
Figure A4-9 Emergency Exam button
Emergency Exam is used in the following situations:
• Medical emergency – The patient needs an x-ray taken immediately.
• No patient information available – There is no patient information to enter due to the patient's
medical condition. For example, the patient was found unconscious with no identification.
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System
Operator Manual
(p. A7-41) for more information.
5161515-1EN Rev. 6 (10 February 2008)
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