Chapter 5: Taking Exposures; Taking Exposures - GE Definium AMX 700 Operator's Manual

Chapter 5: Taking Exposures

This chapter describes the procedures for working with the Definium AMX 700 unit hardware when
acquiring images. Refer to
Image Acquisition for more information about the system software used to acquire, view, and manage
images.
Topics covered include:
•

Taking Exposures

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• Technique Adjustment
Taking Exposures
Check the battery status and message displays for battery condition. In general, make sure that the unit
battery is at more than half capacity before starting a shift.
It is important to note that you do not have to raise your kVp or mAs value to compensate for low battery
capacity.
1. Position the unit and x-ray tube.
2. Position the patient and the detector.
3. Shield and collimate as appropriate.
4. Select the procedure from the Worklist. Refer to
Instructions-Chapter A3: Worklist
5. Select the anatomy and exam to perform. Refer to
Instructions-Chapter A4: Image Acquisition
The default technique selection will appear on the Acquisition screen and unit display panel.
6. Select the Patient Size.
7. Adjust the technique as appropriate.
The values displayed on the Acquisition screen and display panel will synchronize.
8. PREP with the hand switch or TechSwitch. Accelerating the rotor to proper speed takes about 3
seconds.
READY FOR X-RAY will appear on the message display.
NOTE: You may, if you wish, press the button all the way down to take an exposure. The 3 second prep
cycle is automatic. (If PREP/EXPOSE positions are pressed simultaneously, READY FOR X-RAY will
not display.)
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System
Operator Manual
Appendix A: GE Portable DR Detector Operating Instructions-Chapter A4:
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for more information.
for more information.
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Chapter 5: Taking Exposures
Appendix A: GE Portable DR Detector Operating
Appendix A: GE Portable DR Detector Operating
Rev. 6 (10 February 2008)
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