Siemens MAGNETOM Aera Operator's Manual

Siemens MAGNETOM Aera Operator's Manual

Contour 24 coil

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MAGNETOM Family
Operator Manual – Contour 24 Coil
syngo MR XA30
siemens-healthineers.com

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  • Page 1 MAGNETOM Family Operator Manual – Contour 24 Coil syngo MR XA30 siemens-healthineers.com...
  • Page 3 MAGNETOM Family Operator Manual – Contour 24 Coil syngo MR XA30...
  • Page 4 Legend Indicates a hint Provides information on how to avoid operating errors or information emphasizing important details Indicates the solution to a problem Provides troubleshooting information or answers to frequently asked questions Indicates a list item Indicates a prerequisite A condition that has to be fulfilled before starting a particular operation Indicates a single-step operation Indicates steps within operating sequences Italic...
  • Page 5 Legend WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING consists of the following elements: • Information about the nature of a hazardous situation • Consequences of not avoiding a hazardous situation •...
  • Page 6 Legend Contour 24 Coil | Operator Manual Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Scope of the document 2 Safety 2.1 General safety information 3 Description 3.1 Configuration 4 Use 4.1 Safe handling 4.2 Using the coil 4.3 Using the contour 48 configuration 4.4 Performing the measurement 5 Quality measurement 6 Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning coils 6.2 Regular maintenance...
  • Page 8 Table of contents Contour 24 Coil | Operator Manual Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    This manual may include descriptions covering standard as well as optional hardware and software. Contact your Siemens Sales Organization with respect to the hardware and software available for your system. The description of an option does not infer a legal requirement to provide it.
  • Page 10 1 Introduction Contour 24 Coil | Operator Manual Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 11: Safety

    Safety 2 Safety General safety information  All safety information of the valid operator manuals must be adhered to without fail. It is merely supplemented by the notes contained herein. syngo MR XA30 MAGNETOM Family | Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 12 2 Safety Contour 24 Coil | Operator Manual Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 13: Description

    Description 3 Description The Contour 24 coil enables examinations of different body regions. Depending on the area to be examined, the coil is positioned on the patient and is used to image the area of the body that it covers, for example, the abdomen.
  • Page 14 3 Description Class II label Contour 24 Coil | Operator Manual Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 15: Use

    Use 4 Safe handling Always position the coil so that the coil cable does not touch the patient’s head. Since the coil is not made of breathable material, use table sheets and/or covers to prevent the coil surface from touching the patient in order to enhance patient comfort.
  • Page 16: Using The Contour 48 Configuration

    4 Use The procedure for examining other body regions or for using other patient positions is similar. ✓ The spine coil is positioned on the patient table. Position the patient in the supine position with the head pointing toward the magnet. Use suitable positioning aids.
  • Page 17: Performing The Measurement

    Use 4 Position the first Contour 24 coil on the patient and connect the coil to coil socket 1. Attach the Velcro adapter strap to the Velcro pads along the edge of the first Contour 24 coil. The Velcro pads are on the reverse side of the cable outlet.
  • Page 18 4 Use Contour 24 Coil | Operator Manual Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 19: Quality Measurement

    Quality measurement 5 Quality measurement ✓ The spine coil is positioned on the patient table. Position phantom holder 26 on the table. Place the 5300-ml plastic bottle inside the phantom holder 27. Position the Contour 24 coil between the phantom holder 26 and the plastic bottle.
  • Page 20 5 Quality measurement Rotate the coil by 180 degrees so that the center marking of the coil (embossed cross) points upward. Connect the coil plug to a suitable socket. Align the laser-light localizer with the center marking of the coil. Start the quality measurement.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance 6 Maintenance Cleaning coils Follow the general instructions on cleaning coils. See: Operator Manual Coils Regular maintenance The coil does not require regularly scheduled maintenance. syngo MR XA30 MAGNETOM Family | Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 22 6 Maintenance Contour 24 Coil | Operator Manual Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 23: Appendix: Coil Names

    Appendix: Coil names 7 Appendix: Coil names The following table lists the most common coil names currently used. The table distinguishes between the following name categories: • User documentation: name of the coil that is used in the user documentation (operator manuals) •...
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  • Page 25 Appendix: Coil names 7 This page has been intentionally left blank. syngo MR XA30 MAGNETOM Family | Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 26 7 Appendix: Coil names This page has been intentionally left blank. Contour 24 Coil | Operator Manual Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02...
  • Page 28 Siemens Healthcare GmbH 91052 Erlangen Henkestr. 127 Germany 91052 Erlangen Germany Phone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens-healthineers.com Published by Siemens Healthineers / Print No. MR-06032G.640.01.02.02 / © Siemens Healthineers, 2010 – 2020 Date of first issue: 04-2010 / Revision date: 09-2020...

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