During Examination - Siemens ARCADIS Varic Operator's Manual

Examination
Software failure
Storage capacity
Reference images
from previous
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In case of a software failure, restart the ARCADIS Varic by switching it off and
then back on using the corresponding keys on the monitor trolley (
System Description, Page 34,
The hard disk usage is displayed in the status bar of the left monitor. A warning
signal is displayed before the final capacity of the hard disk is reached.
This icon, for instance, indicates that about 10 percent of the disk space is used.
Please make sure that there is sufficient storage capacity before you start the
examination. In addition, please observe the relevant system messages.
Since permanent network functionality cannot always be guaranteed, reference
images should be loaded from the network archive before starting an examina-
tion.

During examination

Prior to the release of radiation, check whether the patient is positioned correctly.
Ensure correct image orientation (accurate to side) on the monitor and/or film.
Before storing images, check to make sure that images and patient data are
assigned correctly.
Before terminating an examination, check the patient data to make sure every-
thing is correct before starting treatment of the next patient.
The registered patient should be deselected at the end of the examination.
( Page 20)
If the exam set used is configured such that all images are saved, you must limit
the series length to less than 1000 images.
Register 3: System Description, Page 11).
Register 3:
Operator Manual
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