Cios Flow Remove and Insert Anti-scatter Grid

Cios Flow: Remove and Insert Anti-scatter Grid Job Aid Advanced Therapies Mobile C-arms – Cios Flow VA30G This document explains how to remove and insert the anti-scatter grid. Removing the anti-scatter grid reduces the radiation dose and affects the image quality. Acquisi- tion without the grid can be appropriate, for example, for pediatric examinations. Removing the Anti-scatter Grid 1. A screw is located at the front of the grid on the detector housing. To release the grid, turn the screw counter-clockwise. 123 JUD D Unrestricted 0 Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2020 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 Healthineers Job Aid | Cios Flow: Remove and Insert Anti-scatter Grid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 2. Carefully pull the grid out of the holder. C 3. Put it in a safe place and ensure it does not get dropped or damaged. A damaged grid can reduce the image quality. 4. After removing the grid, check that the icon for Anti-scatter grid inserted on the control panel and on the left monitor display is struck through. Orb. 0º Ang.0º Store position 23 68 uGym2 kV 00:00:20 17 hh:mm:ss mA Unrestricted 0 Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2020 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 SIEMENS Healthineers Page 2 of 5 Job Aid | Cios Flow: Remove and Insert Anti-scatter Grid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 Inserting the Anti-scatter Grid Re-insert the grid as soon as the pediatric examination has been completed to ensure optimum image quality during standard examinations. 1. Slide the grid into the detector housing. 2. Ensure that the labels of the grid are facing outwards. Unrestricted 0 Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2020 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 SIEMENS Healthineers Page 3 of 5 Job Aid | Cios Flow: Remove and Insert Anti-scatter Grid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 3. When the grid is in position, tighten the screw by turning it clockwise. Check whether the grid is secure before moving the C-arm. Do NOT overtighten the screw to prevent damage to the grid. 4. After inserting the grid, check that the icon for Anti-scatter grid inserted on the control panel and on the left monitor display is no longer struck through. Orb.0º Ang.0º Store position 23 68 uGym2 kV 00:00:20 17 hh:mm:ss mA Unrestricted 0 Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2020 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 SIEMENS Healthineers Page 4 of 5 Job Aid | Cios Flow: Remove and Insert Anti-scatter Grid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter co llectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be comme rcially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Copyright © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2020 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestr. 127 91052 Erlangen, Germany Phone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens-healthineers.com Unrestricted 0 Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2020 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 01/25/2021 | HOOD05162003158397 SIEMENS Healthineers Page 5 of 5