Quantum GX2 microCT Imaging System Manual Chapter 6 | Image Acquisition 53
6. Check the respiratory signal trace in the Respiratory Synchronization window (Figure 6.17).
Trace spikes represent diaphragm movements. Wait for the breath rate to stabilize with longer
than 1000 ms ±1 sec between breaths.
7. Click the CT Scan button to begin the scan and click Yes in the confirmation message that
appears (Figure 6.13).
X-rays are energized as indicated by the blinking voltage icon and the imaging system status box
(Figure 6.14). The Xcapture window opens, then gantry rotation and image acquisition begin.
Figure 6.16 Xcapture Window
Respiratory gating is selected in this example.
Figure 6.17 Respiratory Synchronization
Figure 6.18 CT Scan Confirmation Message
Image data bounding box
Image data outside the bounding box
are not used in the reconstruction.
ROI positioned over the diaphragm
Time between breaths (ms)
and breaths per minute (bpm)
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