AGFA DR 800 User Manual page 132

132 | DR 800 | Basic Workflow
3. Move the X-ray system to the right position.
a) Check if a correct automatic position is selected.
b) Move the X-ray system to the selected automatic position.
c) Adjust the position using the position controls.
4. Position the patient.
Use patient fixations available to avoid patient movement during
interventional procedures.
The patient position can be verified using the collimator camera.
5. On the collimator, switch on the light localizer. Apply collimation.
6. Acquire a set of DSA sequences, roadmapping examinations, fluo
sequences and static images.
Any number of DSA sequences, roadmapping examinations, fluo
sequences or static images can be acquired, in any order.
Table 10: Supported workflows
Image
type
Road-
map-
ping
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Figure 107: Generator controls for fluoroscopy and for roadmapping
WARNING:
Higher frame rates (FPS) for DSA lead to shorter
examination times until the heat limit is reached. Lower
frame rates are recommended where applicable, especially
in combination with thicker or more absorbing body parts
Figure 108: Positioning controls on the software console
The actual and target position parameters are displayed on the
software console. When the target position is reached, the movement
stops.
Settings Step 1: activate
After the final expo-
sure, finish the
workflow using the
same button:
Step 2: start Result
exposure
Roadmapping
mask:
fluoroscopy
pedal
One or more
roadmapping
sequences