Chapter 5: Quick Steps
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7. Select the Patient Size. The system default is Medium Adult.
8. Choose the Receptor: Table, Wallstand, or Table top (cassette).
9. Choose AEC or Fixed mode (if applicable for the protocol).
10. Confirm or adjust the Grid and SID status.
Figure 5-2 Grid and SID status
ï‚· An alert icon appears if the current Grid or SID is not in the recommended status for the technique.
ï‚· A checkmark appears if the current Grid or SID is in the recommended status for the technique.
ï‚· Figure 5-2 shows the Grid not in the recommended status and the SID in the recommended status.
CAUTION The operator can’t change detector connection mode before the image is dis-
played on monitor after exposure.
11. Make technique adjustments as necessary: kV, mA, Focal spot, Cu Filter, and Ion chambers (AEC
mode only).
12. Position the patient on the table or in front of the wallstand as appropriate.
CAUTION If using AEC mode, collimation must be active over the ion chambers being used. If
it is not possible to collimate over the selected ion chambers, then FIXED mode
should be used in order to prevent possible patient over-exposure.
13. Confirm or adjust the Patient Side field, if applicable.
14. Confirm or adjust the Patient Position field.
15. Confirm or adjust the Asymmetric Collimation (wallstand only).
16. Collimate and shield as appropriate for the exam.
17. Make exposure using the hand-switch.
18. Confirm image quality.
19. Make additional exposures as needed.
20. When all exams are complete, click [CLOSE].
Note: Should a detector be connected to the system that is not compatible, a warning message will
appear. Please call service.
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