Chapter A4: Image Acquisition
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System 5161515-1EN Rev. 6 (10 February 2008) A4-1
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Chapter A4: Image Acquisition
This section details the process of acquiring images using the GE Portable DR Detector or free cassette.
Topics covered include:
• Overview
(p. A4-1)
• Re-start Completed or Discontinued Exams
(p. A4-6)
• Resume Suspended Exams
(p. A4-7)
• Select or Change Protocols
(p. A4-7)
• Conduct a Digital Exam
(p. A4-9)
• Conduct a Cassette Exam
(p. A4-10)
• Conduct an Emergency Exam
(p. A4-12)
• End Exam
(p. A4-13)
– Suspend
(p. A4-13)
– Close
(p. A4-14)
– Discontinue
(p. A4-14)
Overview
The Acquisition screen (Figure A4-1) is where the exam is set up and exposure details are adjusted. This
screen appears when you press the [START EXAM], [EMERGENCY EXAM], or [CASSETTE EXAM] buttons on
the Worklist or [START EXAM] from the Add Patient screen.
NOTE: If you pressed the [CASSETTE EXAM] button, the Acquisition screen will present a limited set of
options. Refer to Conduct a Cassette Exam
(p. A4-10) for more information about cassette exams.
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