Chapter 6: Image Acquisition; Overview - GE Definium 5000 Operator's Manual

Chapter 6: Image Acquisition

This section details the process of acquiring images using the GE Digital Detector or free cassette.
Refer to Appendix A: Image Pasting
Topics covered include:
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Overview

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– Touch Screen Control
• Re-start Completed or Discontinued Exams
• Resume Suspended Exams
• Select or Change Protocols
– Automatic Protocol Recognition (APR)
• Conduct a Digital Exam
• Conduct a Cassette Exam
• Conduct an Emergency Exam
• End Exam (p. 6-16)
– Suspend (p. 6-17)
– Close (p. 6-17)
– Discontinue (p. 6-17)
Overview
The Acquisition screen (Figure 6-1) 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 5000 X-Ray System
Operator Manual
for information about conducting an Image Pasting exam.
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Conduct a Cassette Exam
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Chapter 6: Image Acquisition
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