Discovery Ls System Safety Information; Ct System Safety; Normal Ct System Operational Safety; Potential Hazards - GE Discovery LS System Service Manual

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Chapter 2 - Discovery LS System Safety Information
2.1

CT System Safety

Note: The service procedures for components described in this section can be found in the following:
• LightSpeed 2.X System Service Manual, Direction 2243314-100 (for 4-slice SDAS
• LightSpeed 3.X Service Information CD-ROM, Direction 2330551-200 (for 4 and 8-slice
• LightSpeed 4.X Service Information CD-ROM, Direction 2353846-200 (for
The CT component of the Discovery LS system is the LightSpeed Plus, LightSpeed Ultra or
LightSpeed 16. The system features a scanning capability of two revolutions per second. When
servicing this new product, the safety of patients, operators and service personnel must be a
foremost consideration.
The CT is designed to be safely operated only when all system covers are in place. Removal of a
cover for any reason defeats the protection they provide, and potentially exposes patients and
operators to hazards. If any of the covers should become damaged, contact your local GE Sales or
Service representative immediately for replacement or repair. Only qualified service personnel
trained in the service and operation of this scanner should remove any cover or service this
equipment.
Safety features were incorporated into the design for everyone's protection. Equipment covers
remain the primary means of protection to patients, operators and service personnel. Secondary
protection covers are also employed to protect service personnel.
2.2

Normal CT System Operational Safety

This section describes operational safety (when the system covers are all in place).
2.2.1

Potential Hazards

Two potential hazards exist during the operation of this equipment, unless proper safety
precautions are followed:
• X-Rays: Radiation generated during a patient or service scan.
• Laser Alignment Lights: Eye damage from looking directly into the alignment light beam for
To prevent injury from these potential hazards, the following precautions must be taken:
• Provide proper radiation training and shielding for operators and service personnel.
• Check that the scan room is clear prior to scanning.
• Instruct patients and operators to refrain from looking directly into the patient alignment
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