GE Revolution CT - Additional Scan Features; Add or Delete a Group; Add a Group; Delete a Group

8 Additional Scan Features
8.1 Add or delete a group
8.1.1 Add a group
Use this procedure to insert another set of images following the prior group with all of the same
factors, except for the Start and End locations within the same series.
1.
From the
Scan Settings window, right-click on the last task in the series.
2.
Click
Add Group .
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Each time you click
Add Group a new group is added.
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The start location of the new group is automatically set contiguous to the end of the prior
group.
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The end location is determined by the number of slices, slice thickness, and scan interval
(Axial scan type) or image interval (Helical scan type).
8.1.2 Delete a group
To remove an entire group from a series, follow these steps.
1.
Right-click on the group you want to delete.
2. Click
Delete Group .
8.1.3 Duplicate a series
To duplicate a series, follow these steps:
1.
Right-click on the group you want to duplicate.
2. Click
Duplicate Series .
8.2 Optimize technical parameters
If the system cannot complete the entire scan prescription with the technical parameters
selected, the
Optimize Message bar displays above the Projected Dose area.
Illustration 29: Optimize Message bar with mA
Select the option that is most reasonable for the patient exam.
1. From the Optimize Message bar, select the parameter that is best for your prescription.
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Change one parameter (In the example, mA) to continue the scan.
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Up Front Delay is the time before you can proceed with scanning.
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This parameter can be changed by the amount shown in the [Delay] button selection.
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The [Start Scan] button is not active until the Up Front Delay time expires.
Revolution CT User Manual
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