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Configuration and Use of CT Dose Alert

Configuration and Use of CT Dose Alert All Biograph and Symbia Intevo Systems Description: Dose Alert will appear as a pop up message when a cumulative exam dose would exceed a user-defined justifiable value. Configuration 1. From the CT Examination Task Card menu, select Options à Configuration à Examination à Dose. 2. Dose Alert thresholds can be defined as CTDIvol (in mGy) and/or DLP (in mGy*cm) values for both Adults and Children independently. Populating any of these fields automatically enables the Dose Alert feature. Examination Configuration Patient Dose Workflow Topogram Processing Contrast Display Options CARE Dose4D configuration: mAs adaptation to patient size Dose Notification Dose profile v Organ characteristics Child Adult slim Adult obese O Brain Average Average Average Exposed range O Neck Very weak Average Average Shoulder Very weak Average Average Dose Report O Thorax Very weak Average Average Activate Dose Report Auto transfer Abdomen Very weak Average Average Pelvis Very weak Average Average Additional transfer None Spine Very weak Average Average O Osteo Very weak Average Average Dose Alert O Head/Vascular Head Average Average Average Adult Child Vascular Body Very weak Average Average Average Average CTDI vol 700mGy 700-mGy Runoff Very weak O Cardio Very weak Average Average DLP =mGycm =mGy*cm O Respiratory Very weak Average Average OK Apply Default Settings Cancel Help Dose Alert Adult Child CTDI vol 700 mGy 700-:my DLP =mGy*cm mGy"cm SIEMENS Healthineers siemens.com/healthineers Configuration and Use of CT Dose Alert Effective Date: 02/05/2018| Quality HOOD05162002763646 Using Dose Alert 1. If the user attempts load a series or repeat a scan that would result in a dose that exceeds the configured Dose Alert thresholds, a pop up will alert the user. It is NOT possible to Load the ex- amination. The dialogue box includes a mandatory field requiring the user to enter their name, and an optional field to document a diagnostic reason for the requested exposure. Dose Alert X A dose value will be exceeded! The accumulated CTDIvol (767.47 mGy) will locally exceed the alert value (700 mGy for Adult). Please reconsider the current examination procedure. Hint: The currently used scan protocol can not be saved! User name (mandatory) Diagnostic reason Load Cancel 2. All appearences of the Dose Alert are stored in a retrievable Dose Log within the Offline File Browser. Patient Applications Edit Insert View Setup Image Options System Help max 10.10.19-15:18:21-DST-Specials Hospital 10.10.19-15:18:21-DST-Specials Examination Hospital SOMATOM Defnison Flash OR FileBrowser X CT 2011A.1.01_POO File Edit CT Data Transfer Help H-SP.CR 8-0 H:\SiteData Name Size |Modified cascoring @DoseLog_2010-10.bxa 547 Byte 10/18/10 15:28:20 COBum ConstancyRepor DoseLog_2010-10 tx - Notepad ContrastProtoco File Edit Format View Help Viewing DoseLogs Date (dd-m-yyyy) 15:29:20 Time (hh:mm:55) Patient 10 19-10-2010 10.10.19-15:18:21-DST-1.3.12.2.1107.5.1.4.61999 1.3.12. 2.1107. 5.1.4. 61999. 3000001010 Type Range user nane Diagnostic 1 E-Logbook 19-10-2010 15:29:20 10.10.19-15:18:21-DST-1.3.12.2.1107. 5.1.4. 61999 1. 3.12. 2.1107. 5.1.4. 61999. 3000001010 Examination ExportedContras ExportedScanPr @ ImportContrastP ImportScanProtc InSpace @ lungcare Filming Manuals 1 0 OffLine Protocols Referencelmage ScanGuide ServicePacks syngoCirculation syngoColon syngoOncoCARI 886 3D Floppy 3 ch.RW Drive Simulation Venou Range: Begin End Table: Position Height Reco -1137.5 2 -1359.0 -1111,0 - 125.0 Craniocaudal Load Reco Routine Scan Recon Auto Tasking PNP Device Mounted - Drive(F:). Total Space(152580 MB) 19-Oct-2010 15:52:09 Siemens Healthineers Services Page 2 of 3 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 Instruc- tions for Use (hereinafter collectively “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 infor- mation 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 commercially 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. 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