Idexx ImageVue DR50 Quick Reference Manual

Quick Reference Guide
IDEXX ImageVue* DR50
Digital Imaging System

Starting and stopping the system

• To start the system: Turn on the power supply first, and then the computer. The Windows* operating system and the
ImageVue* DR50 software start automatically.
• To shut down the system:
a. Tap in the upper right corner of the software window, and then select Shut Down.
b. Allow the computer to turn off, and then turn off the power supply.

Requesting an image

From Cornerstone* Software:
1. Set up invoice items to initiate the Image Request special action.
OR
From the Patient Clipboard*, open the patient record, right-click the patient's name in the Patient List, and
then select Imaging > Image Request.
Requests are listed by patient in the ImageVue DR50 RIS window.
2. Select the patient in the RIS window, and then tap
3. In the Study window, tap
From a non-Cornerstone practice management system:
1. Use the modality worklist feature to send the image request to the ImageVue DR50 software.
2. Follow steps 2–3 in the previous section.
From a standalone ImageVue DR50 system:
1. In the RIS window, tap
2. Enter a new patient record, or enter a patient ID and then tap
3. Tap . See "Selecting the shots."

Selecting the shots

IMPORTANT: Shot categories are based on measurement. For best image quality, measure and collimate carefully and select shots
from the appropriate species/measurement list.
1. In the Shot Selection window, select an anatomical region at the top, and then select one or more shots below from the
appropriate species/measurement list.
Tips:
• To replace a shot, select it in the shot list, and then select the new shot.
• To delete a shot, tap it in the shot list and then tap
• Use the arrows at the bottom of the shot list to change shot order.
2. When ready, tap OK to open the Study window.
Tip: You can also tap
to display the Shot Selection window. See "Selecting the shots."
to display the Patient Information window.
.
to save the study to complete later.
.
to find an existing patient.