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2 Protocols
A protocol must be selected to initiate the scanning sequence. Protocols are used as a basis for
routine or established procedures. Protocols save time by using preset established parameters.
Once chosen for use, any protocol may have any parameters modified as needed for individual
case purposes. The system is equipped with a set of GE Adult and GE Pediatric Reference
Protocols that can be used for common types of examinations. You can use these protocols or
modify them to fit particular clinical needs. Refer to known sources for techniques and dose
information for viable parameters, as proper techniques must be used to ensure patient safety
and image quality.
2.1 Build protocols
Protocols are built using the
There are seven protocol categories:
Adult : Defined by your site for adult patients. These protocols are custom protocols that your
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radiologist or physician likes to use.
GE Reference Adult : A set of predefined protocols for adult patients that cannot be modified
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but can be copied and used. These protocols are factory installed. They have been
developed in collaboration with clinical partners to provide users with a convenient and
clinical relevant starting point for tailoring your departmental protocols.
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Pediatric : Defined by your site for pediatric patients. These protocols are custom protocols
that your radiologist or physician likes to use.
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GE Reference Pediatric : A set of predefined protocols for pediatric patients that cannot be
modified but can be copied and used. These protocols are factory installed. They have been
developed in collaboration with clinical partners to provide users with a convenient and
clinical relevant starting point for tailoring your departmental protocols.
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Recently Scanned Protocols : A copy of the last 90 protocols reside exactly as they were
used. These protocols can be copied and used but cannot be modified or deleted.
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Service : Used by a service representative.
Manufacturing : Used by a manufacturing representative.
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The protocols contain all of the scan parameters. There is space for 90 protocols in each of the
10 anatomical regions for adult protocols.
2.2 Use protocols
After entering the patient's information in the
from one of the seven protocol categories (
Pediatric , Recently Scanned Protocols , Service or Manufacturing ).
Once the protocol category is chosen, select an anatomical area and then the desired protocol.
Alternately, use the search bar to type in the protocol name to filter the list of protocols to select
from. Once the protocol is chosen and accepted, the scanning sequence is activated. All
parameters for scanning a patient can be setup in a protocol. This saves time when prescribing
scan parameters for each patient.
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Protocol Management feature.
Patient Information window, choose a protocol
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