Siemens ARCADIS Varic Operator's Manual

ARCADIS Varic
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Register 5 Examination
Table of Contents
Safety information relating to the examination procedure................................................... 3
Before examination........................................................................................................................... 3
During examination ........................................................................................................................... 4
The Examination task card................................................................................................... 5
Layout of the Examination task card................................................................................................. 5
Menu bar .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Status bar.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Control area ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Display modes ........................................................................................................................ 7
Patient data............................................................................................................................. 8
Virtual patient anatomy (VPA) ................................................................................................. 8
Selection area for examination settings (Extended display mode only).................................. 8
Radiation data (Extended display mode only) ......................................................................... 9
Image area ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Performing the examination .............................................................................................. 11
Examination settings....................................................................................................................... 11
Basic display mode ......................................................................................................................... 12
Body region .......................................................................................................................... 12
Starting the examination....................................................................................................... 12
Extended display mode .................................................................................................................. 13
Medical application area ....................................................................................................... 13
Body region .......................................................................................................................... 14
Exam set............................................................................................................................... 15
Operating mode.................................................................................................................... 16
Acquisition ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Releasing radiation ............................................................................................................... 17
Saving and displaying images............................................................................................... 17
Reviewing and storing a scene............................................................................................. 19
Completing the examination ........................................................................................................... 20
Special examinations ...................................................................................................................... 21
Subtraction angiography (SUB)............................................................................................. 21
Roadmap .............................................................................................................................. 23
References task card......................................................................................................... 25
Layout of the References task card ................................................................................................ 26
Subtask cards ................................................................................................................................. 27

Siemens ARCADIS Varic Specifications

General

Type	Mobile C-arm
Image Intensifier	9-inch or 12-inch
DICOM Compatibility	Yes
Frame Rate	Up to 30 fps
Focal Spot Size	0.3/0.6 mm
Monitor	Dual 18-inch TFT LCD monitors