Scanning; Scan Parameters - Siemens SOMATOM Spirit Operator's Manual

Safety
04/2012

Scanning

All the individual steps of an examination and the sequence in
which they are performed are defined in a scan protocol. You
can adapt the parameters suggested in a scan protocol to your
individual requirements.

Scan parameters

Scan protocols are available for different regions (for example,
head and body) to ensure that scanning is performed with a
suitable radiation dose.
CAUTION
Wrong entries!
Dose not as desired.
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Check scan parameters before scanning.
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CAUTION
Superimposition by subfunctions (e.g., SOMATOM life)!
Scan parameters are superimposed. Dose not as desired.
A . 4
Close subfunctions before scan start.
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Software Related Safety Information
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