Chapter 7: Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)
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10. Collimate the light field to encompass the detection area being used.
11. Collimate to the desired area. This ensures the detector sensing area is aligned with the patient’s
anatomy.
12. Confirm the Patient Position. Change if necessary.
13. Make the exposure.
14. If the AEC Back-up Reached message appears: Click [OK].
The message closes.
15. Select another protocol and continue the exam.
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