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MAGNETOM Family
Operator Manual – Contour 24 Coil
syngo MR XA30

MAGNETOM Family
Operator Manual – Contour 24 Coil
syngo MR XA30

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1 Introduction 9
1.1 Scope of the document 9
2 Safety 11
2.1 General safety information 11
3 Description 13
3.1 Configuration 13
4 Use 15
4.1 Safe handling 15
4.2 Using the coil 15
4.3 Using the contour 48 configuration 16
4.4 Performing the measurement 17
5 Quality measurement 19
6Maintenance 21
6.1 Cleaning coils 21
6.2 Regular maintenance 21
7 Appendix: Coil names 23
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Introduction
This operator manual is an addendum to your individual hardware
and software operator manuals.
This manual may include descriptions covering standard as well as
optional hardware and software. Contact your Siemens Sales
Organization with respect to the hardware and software available
for your system. The description of an option does not infer a legal
requirement to provide it.
The graphics, figures, and medical images used in this operator
manual are examples only. The actual appearance and design of
these may be slightly different on your system.
References to “Siemens Service” include service personnel authorized
by Siemens.
Scope of the document
This document applies to the following systems:
•MAGNETOM Aera
•MAGNETOM Skyra (not with TimTX TrueShape option)
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1.1
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Safety
General safety information
All safety information of the valid operator manuals must be
adhered to without fail. It is merely supplemented by the notes
contained herein.
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Description
The Contour 24 coil enables examinations of different body regions.
Depending on the area to be examined, the coil is positioned on the
patient and is used to image the area of the body that it covers, for
example, the abdomen.
Depending on the requirements, the coil may be used in the head first
or feet first orientation.
You can combine two Contour 24 coils with the Velcro adapter strap
to form the Contour 48.
Configuration
The coil consists of the following components:
(1) Contour 24 coil
(2) Velcro pads for attaching the Velcro adapter strap
(3) Velcro adapter strap for combining two coils
This label is located on the coil and reminds you to read the
operator manual.
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Class II label
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Use
Safe handling
1Always position the coil so that the coil cable does not touch the
patient’s head.
2Since the coil is not made of breathable material, use table sheets
and/or covers to prevent the coil surface from touching the
patient in order to enhance patient comfort.
3Attach the cable to the cable holders in the elongated holes of the
patient table.
WARNING
Improper cleaning of the MR system (including coils and
accessories)!
Risk of electric shock
Damage to the equipment
◆Only clean the system and the components with a damp
cloth (moist wipe, not too wet).
◆Follow the cleaning instructions provided in all relevant
manuals, which explicitly explain how the various
components should be cleaned and/or disinfected.
Using the coil
As an example, the examination of the patient's abdomen is
described.
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4.2
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The procedure for examining other body regions or for using other
patient positions is similar.
✓The spine coil is positioned on the patient table.
1Position the patient in the supine position with the head pointing
toward the magnet.
2Use suitable positioning aids.
3Position the Contour 24 coil on the patient's abdomen and
connect the coil to coil socket 1.
Using the contour 48 configuration
You can combine two Contour 24 coils with the Velcro adapter strap
to form the Contour 48.
✓The spine coil is positioned on the patient table.
1Position the patient in the supine position with the head pointing
toward the magnet.
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2Position the first Contour 24 coil on the patient and connect the
coil to coil socket 1.
3Attach the Velcro adapter strap to the Velcro pads along the edge
of the first Contour 24 coil. The Velcro pads are on the reverse side
of the cable outlet. Ensure that the strap is attached to all three
Velcro pads.
4Position the second Contour 24 coil so that it overlaps the first
coil, with the Velcro pads positioned directly over the Velcro
adapter strap.
For a better balance of the coil combination on the patient, you
should position the two coils with their boxes (cable outlets) on
opposite sides.
5Connect the second coil to coil socket 2.
6You can also use the coil combination with the cable outlets
pointing to the head and feet. This positioning may be useful for
larger patients.
If necessary, adjust the position of the coil combination according
to your needs.
7If necessary, use standard positioning accessories to secure the
coil combination. For example, use straps.
Performing the measurement
1Align the laser-light localizer with the center of the region of
interest.
2Start the measurement.
4.4
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Quality measurement
✓The spine coil is positioned on the patient table.
1Position phantom holder 26 on the table.
2Place the 5300-ml plastic bottle inside the phantom holder 27.
3Position the Contour 24 coil between the phantom holder 26 and
the plastic bottle.
4Secure the coil on the bottle using the straps.
5Position the coil with the plastic bottle on the phantom holder 26
so that the coil cable points toward the magnet.
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6Rotate the coil by 180 degrees so that the center marking of the
coil (embossed cross) points upward.
7Connect the coil plug to a suitable socket.
8Align the laser-light localizer with the center marking of the coil.
9Start the quality measurement.
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