Scan Parameters Workflow - GE Revolution CT User Manual

Element
Start Location
End Location
Range
Number of Image
SFOV
DFOV
A/P center
R/L center
Auto Scan

4.5 Scan parameters workflow

Use this procedure to set scan parameters according to your patient's size and anatomy. These
parameters will determine the image quality you achieve. Always make sure to remove any
objects that may cause artifacts. Review the scout image for objects that may cause artifacts.
Considerations
• If the patient orientation is different from the previous scan, the following message is seen:
Patient orientation/position has changed from the previous series. Please verify the
orientation/position of this series is as intended or change the orientation/position, if needed.
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Illustration 21: Anatomy Selection collection
The start location for the scan.
The end location for the scan.
Range of images.
Number of image acquisitions.
Define how much anatomy is scanned.
Allows you to target a particular piece of anatomy for display and determines how much of
the SFOV is reconstructed into an image.
Allows you to define the DFOV center of the image in the Anterior/Posterior directions rela‐
tive to the SFOV.
Allows you to define the DFOV center of the image in the Right/Left directions relative to
isocenter of the SFOV.
Shows whether Auto Scan is on or off.
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