Emergency Patient Care During X-Ray On; Emergency Egress - GE Revolution CT User Manual

located on the wall) immediately removes all power to the system by removing power to the
Main Disconnect Control (MDC). Because the system has no time to save data, or shutdown in
an orderly fashion, pressing the System Emergency OFF button can corrupt system files or
result in loss of patient data.
The facility designer determines the quantity and locations of the Emergency OFF buttons. GE
recommends placing an Emergency OFF button near the doorway of every room in the system
scan suite. Ask your supervisor to show you the location of all the Emergency OFF buttons in
the system suite. Follow facility guidelines to report an emergency.
Reset the Emergency OFF Button
1. Press the Start button on the Main Disconnect Control.
Power to the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), scanner desktop and system electronics will be
restored.
2. Press the Reset gantry control button on the gantry panel.
Power to the gantry drives, X-ray system, and table drive will be restored.

10.2 Emergency Patient Care During X-ray ON

• Press STOP SCAN to abort X-ray and stop gantry/table movement.
•
Press PAUSE SCAN to pause scanning after the current scan completes.
• During an exam, the system pauses between scans if you Press any button on the control
panel other than the alignment lights. It stops X-ray if you Press the same button(s) during a
scan.
•
Select Resume on the screen to continue the exam.

10.3 Emergency Egress

System operation may be stopped due to power failure or a safety event (something coming into
contact with the collision sensors), or the system may be halted by the operator in response to
emergency conditions.
The cradle unlatch button should only be used in emergency egress situations.
To safely remove the patient:
1. Grab and squeeze the Cradle Handle release switch. Continue to squeeze the Cradle
Handle release switch while pulling the cradle to its out position.
2. Alternatively, forcefully pull the cradle to its out position, using the cradle lip or cradle
handle.
3. Assist the patient off the table.
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CAUTION
The x-ray and Drive power is disabled. Please walk into the scan room and press
the Reset button on the Gantry Control Panel.
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