Scanning A New Patient - GE Versana Essential Technical Publication

Scanning a New Patient

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Versana Essential
5759238-100 English Rev. 2
Imaging functions may be lost without warning. Develop
emergency procedures to prepare for such an occurrence.
Ensure you have selected a workflow. If No Archive is selected,
no patient data is saved. The Workflow will display as below:
To avoid patient identification errors, always verify the
identification with the patient. Make sure the correct patient
identification appears on all screens and hard copy prints.
Always use the minimum power required to obtain acceptable
images in accordance with applicable guidelines and policies.
Always use the system on a flat surface in the patient
environment.
Ensure that the hands of the patient are away from the system
during the exam.
The position of the operator and the patient vary by scan
region.
In most cases, the operator sits/stands straight in front of the
operator console and the patient lies on the bed on the right (or
left) side of the system.
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