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Norland Elite 437A150 Operator's Manual (490 pages)

DXA Bone Densitometer

Brand: Norland | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 32.95 MB

Table of Contents
5
Introduction
16
Indications for Use
16
Contraindications
16
X-Ray Device Registration
16
Customer Service Contact Information
17
About this Manual
18
Symbols List
20
ON/OFF Power Switch
20
Scanner Arm Touch Pad Symbols
21
General Information
23
Radiation Safety Precautions
24
Stay out of the Beam
24
Avoid Scatter Radiation
24
State Requirements
24
Control General Access
24
Radiation Safety Features
25
Exposure Control
25
Technique Factors
25
Communication Watchdog
25
Exposure Indicators
25
Radiation Shielding
25
Audible Indicator
25
Scanner Features
25
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
26
Dynamic Filtering
26
System Components
27
Scanner Unit
27
Scanner Arm Touch Pad
27
Laser Positioning Aid
28
Computer/Controller
28
Software
28
Accessories
28
QA Calibration Standard
28
QC Phantom
28
Patient Positioning Aids
29
Quality Assurance Program
30
Patient Comparison
30
Trend Comparison
31
Precision
31
Accuracy
32
Standard Deviation (S.D.)
32
Coefficient of Variation (C.V.)
32
Reference Set Comparison
32
Scan Reports
34
Generating a Report
34
The "Reports" Tab
36
Sample Scan Reports
39
The Bone Exam Report
39
1: a Sample "Bone Exam Report
40
2: a Sample "Bone Exam Report - 1 Page
42
3: a Sample "Combined Report
43
4: a Sample "Patient Letter
44
5: a Sample "Referral Letter
46
6: a Sample "Ten Year Fracture Risk Report
48
7: a Sample "Body Composition Report
50
Quality Assurance Reports
52
Sample Reports: Quality Assurance Report - BMD
53
Sample Reports: Quality Assurance Report - Fat
54
Sample Reports: Quality Assurance Report - Lean
55
Installation and Setup
57
Software Installation Instructions
58
Installing the Illuminatusdxa Software
58
Configuring Backup for Windows 10
61
Configuring Backup for Windows 7
62
Installing the Microphone
62
Uninstalling the Software
64
Logging into the Illuminatus DXA Software
67
Examining the Software
68
Database Navigator Window
69
Database Navigator Window Description
70
Menu Commands Overview
71
File Command
72
Quick Descriptions: File Drop-Down List
72
Edit Command
73
Quick Descriptions: Edit Drop-Down List
73
User Preferences
73
Scanner Preferences
73
Advanced Preferences
73
Users and Groups
73
User Preferences Command
75
Scanner Preferences Command
76
Site Tab Setup
77
Scanning Tab Setup
78
Analysis Tab Setup
86
Service Tab Setup
94
Advanced Preferences Command
95
System Tab (under the Basic Settings Tab)
95
Customer Info Tab (under the Basic Settings Tab)
95
Printing Tab (under the Reporting Tab)
96
Directories Tab
97
Directory Settings for the MAPI Server Type
97
Network Tab
98
Users and Groups Command
100
Calibration Command
102
Quick Descriptions: "Calibration" Drop-Down List
102
Tools Command
103
Marking the Scan Region
152
Starting the Measure Scan
155
Analyzing the Scan
157
Viewing the Scan Results Tab
160
Generate and Print a Report
162
A Sample Bone Exam Report
164
Introduction
168
Tissue Composition Standards
168
Scan Specifications
169
Whole Body Scans
170
Soft Tissue Composition - Whole Body Scans
170
Results - Whole Body Scan
170
Body Fat Charts - Whole Body Scan
171
Research & Small Subject Scans
172
Soft Tissue Composition - Research & Small Subject Scans
172
Results - Research & Small Subject Scans
172
Generate and Print a Report
173
A Sample Bone Exam Report
175
A Sample Body Composition Report
177
Scanning AP Spine
179
Scan Specifications
180
Patient Dose
181
Operator Dose
181
Maintaining High Quality AP Spine Scans
182
General Patient Scanning Cautions
183
Quick Reference - AP Spine Scan
184
Scan Procedures
185
Checklist
185
Preparing the Patient for Scanning
185
Update (or Create) the Patient's Record
185
Setting the Scan Parameters
186
Positioning the Patient
188
Marking the Scan Region
190
Starting the Measure Scan
192
Analyzing the Scan
195
Viewing the Scan Results Tab
199
Definitions of Scan Results
201
Fracture Risk Assessment
201
Generate and Print a Report
202
A Sample Bone Exam Report
204
Scanning Hip
207
Scan Specifications
208
Patient Dose
209
Operator Dose
209
Maintaining High Quality Hip Scans
210
General Patient Scanning Cautions
211
Quick Reference - Hip Scan
212
Scan Procedures
213
Checklist
213
Preparing the Patient for Scanning
213
Update (or Create) the Patient's Record
213
Setting the Scan Parameters
214
Positioning the Patient
216
Marking the Scan Region
222
Starting the Scout Scan
224
Starting the Measure Scan
227
Analyzing the Scan
229
Viewing the Scan Results Tab
232
Definitions of Scan Results
234
Fracture Risk Assessment
234
Generate and Print a Report
235
A Sample Bone Exam Report
237
Research & Small Subject Scan
239
Introduction
240
Scan Specifications
240
Patient Dose
241
Operator Dose
241
Maintaining High Quality Research Scans
242
General Patient Scanning Cautions
243
Quick Reference Guide - Research/Small Subject
244
Scan Procedures
245
Checklist
245
Preparing the Patient for Scanning
245
Update (or Create) the Patient's Record
245
Setting the Scan Parameters
246
Positioning the Patient/Subject
248
Marking the Scan Region
249
Starting the Scout Scan
250
Starting the Measure Scan
252
Analyzing the Scan
254
Viewing the Scan Results Tab
256
Generate and Print a Report
258
A Sample Bone Exam Report - 1 Page
260
Scanning Lateral Spine
261
Scan Specifications
262
Patient Dose
263
Operator Dose
263
Maintaining High Quality Lateral Spine Scans
264
General Patient Scanning Cautions
265
Quick Reference Guide - Lateral Spine Scan
266
Scan Procedures
267
Checklist
267
Preparing the Patient for Scanning
267
Update (or Create) the Patient's Record
267
Setting the Scan Parameters
268
Positioning the Patient
270
Marking the Scan Region
273
Starting the Scout Scan
276
Analyzing the Scan
281
Viewing the Scan Results Tab
284
Generate and Print a Report
286
A Sample Bone Exam Report
288
Adding Audio to a Patient Record
292
Using the Voice Note Option
293
How to Record a Voice Note
293
How to Play a Voice Note
294
How to Delete a Voice Note
294
Using the Audio Dictation Option
295
Overview of the Audio Dictation Buttons
295
How to Record an Audio Dictation
295
How to Play Back (or Add To) a Recording
296
How to Delete an Audio Dictation
297
How to Export a Report to PDF
297
Foldermail
299
Requirements
299
How to Send Foldermail
299
How to Add Names to the Address Book
302
How to Import Foldermail to a Database
303
Database Management
304
Creating a Database Folder
305
Active Database > Remove from List
306
Active Database > Add to List
307
Importing a Database
308
Exporting a Database
310
Deleting Patient Files and Scan Files
312
Deleting a Patient File
312
Deleting a Patient Visit
313
Deleting a Scan Image
314
Working with Reference Sets
316
To Create a Reference Set
317
To Get a Reference Set
319
To Edit a Reference Set
321
To Delete a Reference Set
322
To Send a Reference Set
323
To Print a Reference Set
324
Reference Set Selection
325
Pressing the Emergency Stop Button
327
Special Region Cursors
328
Number of Special Regions Permitted
328
Add a Special Region
329
Modify an Existing Special Region
331
Delete a Special Region
333
Rename a Special Region
334
Include/Exclude
335
Include
335
Exclude
339
Using the Ruler Tool
342
Comparison Image
344
Image Composition and Image Mode
346
Analyzing Saved Scan Data
349
Reanalyzing Scan Data
351
Changing Height or Weight on the Report
352
AP Spine Techniques
353
Changing the Scan Parameters Prior to Scanning
353
Unsatisfactory Measure Scan (AP Spine)
354
Auto Centering Mode
355
Force Mark Points On-Axis
356
Angulated Cursors
357
Hip Techniques
359
Changing the Scan Parameters Prior to Scanning
359
Unsatisfactory Scout Scan (Hip)
360
Option 1: Extend the Scout Scan
360
Option 2: Reposition the Scout Box and Rescan
360
Option 3: Cancel the Scout Scan and Remark
360
Alternate R-Value Analysis
361
View in the Baseline Mode
361
Reanalyze with Alternate R Value
362
Forearm Analysis Techniques
364
Conversion of Comac Forearm Scans
364
Whole Body Scanning Techniques
365
Changing the Scan Parameters Prior to Scanning
365
Lateral Spine Scanning Techniques
366
Changing the Scan Parameters Prior to Scanning
366
Unsatisfactory Scout Scan (Lateral Spine)
367
Research and Small Subject Techniques
368
Changing the Scan Parameters Prior to Scanning
368
Ten Year Fracture Risk
369
Ten Year Fracture Risk Demographics
370
Ten Year Fracture Risk Questionnaire
371
Ethnic Group
371
Risk Factors
371
Ten Year Fracture Risk Confirmation
373
Generate and Print a Report
374
A Sample Ten Year Fracture Risk Report
377
DICOM Interface
379
Terms
380
Requirements
380
Network Address
380
OAC Code
380
Exploring the DICOM Interface
381
How to Invoke the DICOM Interface
381
DICOM Preferences Dialog Box: the Site Tab
382
The "Site Information" Section
382
The "Modality Worklist" Section
383
DICOM Preferences Dialog Box: the DICOM Devices Tab
384
Advanced Preferences
385
Modality Value
386
Patient Worklist
387
Exporting and Pushing DICOM Reports
387
Query / Cancel
389
No Results
389
Error in Query
389
Query Results Area
389
Data Patient Conflict
391
Exporting DICOM Images
392
Pushing and Deleting DICOM Files
393
The Push Operation
394
No Devices Configured
394
Single Device Configured
394
Multiple Devices Configured
394
The Delete Operation
395
Refresh
395
DICOM Job Queue
396
DB Extract
397
Opening DB Extract
398
Selecting Export Parameters
399
Source Database
399
Patient, Scan, and Region Parameters
400
Patient Filtering
401
Loading and Saving Setups
403
Exporting Data
404
Patient Personal and Scan Export Parameters
405
General Maintenance
413
Routine Maintenance
414
Cleaning Scanner Exterior
414
Cleaning Table Top Pad
414
Cleaning Positioning Aids
414
Cleaning QC Phantom
414
Quick Reference Guide - System Backup with Easeus todo Backup
415
Quick Reference Guide - System Backup for Windows 7
416
System Maintenance
417
Computer Maintenance
417
Printer Maintenance
417
Corrective Procedures
417
Performing Multiple QC Phantom Scans
417
Marking the QC Phantom
418
Troubleshooting
419
Startup
420
Startup Faults
420
Software Installation Faults
420
Scanner Operation
421
Software Operation
422
Calibration
424
Printer
425
Reference/Trend Chart Display
426
Height and Weight on Reports
427
Foldermail
427
Norland Bone Densitometer System Specifications
430
DXA System Description
430
Electrical Requirements
430
Environmental
430
X-Ray Detector Assembly
430
Scanner Arm Drive
430
Laser
430
Computer Description
430
IMPSO Power
430
Expected Useful Life
430
Performance
431
Scan Times
431
Dose Values
431
Spatial Resolution
431
Miscellaneous
431
Dimensions
431
Technical Description
432
Significant Zone of Occupancy/Patient Environment
432
Focal Spot to Image Receptor Distance (SID)
432
X-Ray Generator
432
Classification
432
Cooling Curves & Tube Rating Charts
433
Duty Cycle
433
Technique (or Loading) Factors
433
Electrical Requirements
433
Installations
433
Service
433
FCC EMC Statement
434
IEC 60601-1-2 EMC Information
434
IEC 60601-1-6 Usability Information
438
Usability Characteristics
438
Operator Profile
438
Fuse Information
439
Beam Quality Information
439
Position of X-Ray Beam
440
Cautions
441
General Cautions
441
Cautions for the Isolated Multiple Portable Socket-Outlet (IMPSO)
442
Specific Cautions
443
Stray Radiation
444
Label Locations
445
Scanner Labels
447
Controller Certification Label
450
Power Entry Module Labels
450
Tube Housing and High Voltage Generator Labels
450
Data Collection Sites
452
Data Gathering Process
452
Medical History Form Review Criteria
453
Osteoporosis
453
Other Bone-Active Diseases and Conditions
453
Medications Affecting Bone
454
Statistical Methods
455
Reference Sets Data Entry
455
WHO Criteria
456
Norland Fracture Risk
456
Excerpt from Calcified Tissue International
457
Excerpt from the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
458
Norland Reference Data Set Values
460
NHANES III Reference Data Set Values
465
Index
469
Quick Reference - AP Spine Scan
485
Quick Reference - Hip Scan
486
Quick Reference - Whole Body Scan
487
Quick Reference - DICOM Interface
488
Patient Worklist
488
Exporting and Pushing DICOM Reports
488
Quick Reference - QA Calibration
489
Quick Reference - System Backup with Easeus todo Backup
490

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