Somaris X How to set number of scans to 1

How to set number of scans to 1 - Somaris X SOMATOM go. or SOMATOM X.cite On Somaris X, the number of scans cannot be set in the scan parameters like on other systems. Instead, it is determined by the begin and end range graphically set on the topogram segment. Sometimes, it is desired to set the number of scans to 1 proactively; especially for ACR CTDI phan- tom testing. The below workflow demonstrates how this can be done. 1. Perform topogram of phantom. CTDI measurement. Recon Ranges Piscorosos Ci Scar Fevarte General Some Dose Confe Cortas ScavRacor Deoson Tees Scas tvecios Acivis Body san 2. Select the begin scan range on the topogram segment and reduce range as much as possi- ble. 1 IBA 1 TOP 1CC LEN .03. LENS.C TP -349.5 FCV 300×300 FCV 300x30C 20 R -------------.... - - LUCY .--------.... (Sn100 TA55 A A TI 2.34 5120(C UJ T120[A. 1 .. 0000A.1A. CJaJA Filet on Unrestricted 0 Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2020 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 03/21/2021 | HOOD05162003167656 Healthineers Job Aid | How to set number of scans Effective Date: 03/21/2021 | HOOD05162003167656 3. Under the General Scan tab, in the No. of Scans field, the number 1 will now be displayed. Note: The feed will not change to 0 as this will always reflect the z-Coverage, but the table will not move. General Scan Dose Timing Config Physio Scan Contrast - et Region Scan Mode Decision Trees Tilt ["] Acquisition [mm] Scan Direction lable Feed No. of Direction [mm] Scans odomcr RoutineSequenccAdultAbdomen 0 128 x 0.5 (z sharp) Head to Fect In 34.5 Additional Tips: • To perform a scan in the same table position, repeat scan from the timeline. 350 SL 4.U 20A 14: CJ1074 30 Show Parameters Delete Repeat Open Edit Mode Create Image with Reference Lines 1s 2 • To move the table position to a new location for next scan, select the table position icon and enter desired table position and initiate move. Table Position 2 Position -534 5 mm Height 142.0 mm Switch to Close Tilt 0 Cancel Move Recon All Next Cancel Unrestricted 0 Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2020 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 03/21/2021 | HOOD05162003167656 Healthineers Page 2 of 4 Job Aid | How to set number of scans Effective Date: 03/21/2021 | HOOD05162003167656 • The table position (SP) will be listed in the top left corner of the image in the tomogram segment 2021.01.30-00:41504-STD-Trauma 2021.0'.33-CC:4.:)1-STO-1 2.02.2.1137.5.1.7 SOMA OMXen *1141C/ 050. 0. 162Y ZAC 473458R/C8374 HA X2021 12 55.04 AX 01 NA3 RTD 200 P . 539.3 Unrestricted 0 Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2020 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 03/21/2021 | HOOD05162003167656 Healthineers Page 3 of 4 Job Aid | How to set number of scans Effective Date: 03/21/2021 | HOOD05162003167656 Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! 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