Configure The Av By Age Threshold - GE Revolution CT User Manual

5 Configure the AV by Age Threshold

Use this procedure to configure the system for dose checking by AV (Alert Value) Checking by
Age Threshold. You must have one user assigned to a group with the Dose Administrator role to
confirm dose check settings.
AV (Alert Value) Checking by Age Threshold allows the user to set AV values for adult and
pediatric age ranges.
AV (Alert Value) is based on the following criteria:
•
Age value in
• If no age value is present, the system defaults to the higher age range.
NOTE: During protocol management, the AV (Alert Value) under
used if prescribed.
1. From the image monitor, click
Mode menu, click Access Controls , then Dose Check Management .
2. From the
Dose Check Management window, in the AV (Alert Value) Checking area, select
3. From the
Age Threshold and enter the patient's age.
4. Enter a value for
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Patient Information .
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Illustration 2: AV (Alert Value) Checking by Age Threshold "On"
CTDI Alert (mGy) and/or DLP (mGy-cm) .
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