Siemens SOMATOM Emotion syngo CT 2007E User manual

Version syngo CT 2007E
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Siemens AG, Medical Solutions
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Computed Tomography
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Order No. C2-025.620.30.01.02
Printed in Germany
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syngo CT 2007E
SOMATOM Emotion
Operator Manual
CT2002-2007C2-025620030202

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This product bears a CE marking in accordance with the provisions
of the Council Directive 93/42/EEC of June 14th, 1993 concerning
medical devices.
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The CE marking applies only to medico-technical products/medical
products introduced in connection with the above-mentioned
comprehensive EC directives.
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Safety A
System Description B
System Handling C
Operation D
Maintenance E
Quality Assurance F
Technical Specifications G
Standards and Statutory Regulations H
Release Information J
Safety Instructions K
Forms L
DIP Report M
Location of labels N
Glossary O
Index P

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ASafety
A.1 General Safety Information
A.2 Information about Personal Safety
A.3 Mechanical Safety
A.4 Software Related Safety Information
BSystemDescription
B.1 System Overview
B.2 Scan Unit (Gantry)
B.3 Patient Table
B.4 Console Related Safety Advice
B.5 Console
B.6 Storage Media and Drives
B.7 Accessories
CSystemHandling
C.1 Operation of the Gantry
C.2 Operation of the Patient Table
C.3 Use of Storage Media
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DOperation
D.1 Switching the System On and Off
D.2 Function Tests
D.3 Positioning the Patient
D.4 Accessories for Patient Positioning
EMaintenance
E.1 Maintenance and Service
E.2 Cleaning Agents and Disinfectants
E.3 Cleaning and Disinfecting
F Quality Assurance
F.1 General Information
F.2 Daily Quality Measurements
F.3 Constancy Test
F.4 CTDI Test
F.5 Low Contrast Test (Optional)
F.6 Camera Test
F.7 Constancy Test of the Monitor

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G Technical Specifications
H Standards and Statutory Regulations
J Release Information
KSafetyInstructions
LForms
M DIP Report
N Location of labels
O Glossary
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Emotion Introduction 0.0
Welcome to the powerful SOMATOM®Emotion computed tom-
ography system from Siemens.
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The SOMATOM Emotion is equipped with the pioneering
multi-modality software syngo.
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To make it easier for you to work with the system, the following
documentation is included:
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❏SOMATOM Emotion Operator Manual
❏syngo CT Operator Manual
❏System Owner Manual
❏Release Note
Additional information can be found in Online Help and online
user documentation (CD).
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SOMATOMEmotionOperator
Manual
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In this manual, you will find a description of the hardware com-
ponents of the system and their operation.
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❏Information about safety measures you must heed when
handling the CT scanner
❏An overview of all components of the system and the
accessories
❏Instructions on system operation
❏Instructions on quality assurance
❏Release Note (delivered separately)

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syngo CT Operator Manual
0.0 The syngo CT Operator Manual (Volume 1 through Volume 5) is
a workflow orientated description for operation of the system
software. It comprises step-by-step instructions from registra-
tion to examination as well as evaluation and documentation of
your examination results.
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This Operator Manual is only valid in conjunction with the
SOMATOM Emotion Operator Manual, and the safety instruc-
tions therein.
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System Owner Manual 0.0 In this manual you will find the details and preconditions for the
operation of your CT scanner:
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❏Information on correspondence with the authorities, on
regulations and test protocols
❏A listing of labels and technical data
❏The Dosimetry and Imaging Performance Report
❏Information on maintenance and disposal
Release Note
0.0 The Release Note includes latest product and software informa-
tion. Here you will find recommendations on parameter set-
tings and hints of the latest revision of the currently delivered
product.
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The release note is one part in the operator manual. But it is
delivered separately. You can either print out and file it or access
it online via the Life task card.
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Online Help 0.0 The Online Help explains operation of the system’s software. It
is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and
Chinese.
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❏Detailed instructions on patient administration
❏A detailed description of examination procedures
❏Instructions on image reconstruction and image manipula-
tion
Online User Documentation
0.0 An online user documentation for an overview of general soft-
ware environment, helpful hints, and additional information is
included. Select the Life task card, and click on the LifeNet book
to open the SOMATOM LifeNet portal.
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vicinity of the system.
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Validityoftheoperatormanual
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sion and in conjunction with the latest release note.
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The release note can extend the validity of the operator manual
for the following versions.
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❏SOMATOM Emotion 6-slice configuration
❏SOMATOM Emotion 16-slice configuration
Information via internet
0.0 More detailed information on accessories can be obtained via
internet. (→ www.medical.siemens.com > Products & Sys-
tems > Accessories & Supplies)
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Structure of the manuals and text
layout
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The operator manuals are structured in such a way as to help
you become familiar with the operation of your system step by
step. The frequently used functions are described.
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system, you can use the manuals as reference for detailed ques-
tions. The table of contents and the detailed index will help you
to find a topic quickly.
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The Operator Manuals are subdivided into individual parts (Part
A, Part B etc.).
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At the beginning of each part you will find a detailed table of
contents. The overview and introduction chapter, which fol-
lows, outlines the topic dealt with in this part.
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In the chapters, a number of text sections are highlighted by
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Operating steps 0.0
Individual steps of an instruction are indicated by dia-
mond-shaped bullets.
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✧Perform these operating steps.
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If preconditions for subsequent operating steps have to be men-
tioned, these are indicated by a check mark.
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✓This precedes a prerequisite of an operating step, if appli-
cable.
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❏This precedes each item in a list.
Cross-references 0.0
A topic is often closely related to another topic or is described in
detail at another location in the manual. In order to keep the
manuals down to a manageable size and to show you how top-
ics are interrelated, cross-references are used.
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Information about how to solve possible problems when per-
forming operating steps (e.g., missing license) is given at the
end of the action description concerned.
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In these paragraphs, the problem and the potential source of
error is described.
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✧Perform these operating steps to solve the problem.
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In the background information marked with lines at the top and
at the bottom of the paragraph you will find information for a
better understanding process.
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Names and parameters 0.0
All names and data of patients and institutions that are used in
this operator manual are entirely fictional.
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Any resemblance to names of existing people or organizations
past or present is entirely coincidental.
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All parameters and images shown in this manual are examples.
Only the parameters displayed by your system are definite.
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These manuals describe the application and operation of the
SOMATOM Emotion system.
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SOMATOM Emotion is suitable for the generation and process-
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SOMATOM Emotion can be operated in the X-ray department of
a hospital or doctor’s office.
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SOMATOM Emotion must be used by persons with the neces-
sary specialist knowledge according to country-specific regula-
tions, e.g., physicians, trained radiologists or trained technolo-
gists, after an appropriate application training. If more than the
frequently used functions are required, Siemens Customer Serv-
ice must be consulted.
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Your opinion 0.0
Nobody and nothing is perfect. No doubt, it would be possible
to improve this manual, too.
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Please give us your opinion and your suggestions for improve-
ment. To make this easier for you we have attached a form in
the System Owner Manual. Please copy this form (2 pages) and
mail or fax your answer to the address provided.
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We will take account of your suggestions in the next edition.
Thank you for your time.
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A.1 General Safety Information A.1-1
Indications A.1-1
Fundamental rules of safety A.1-3
General practice A.1-5
Proper and improper use A.1-18
Specific national regulations A.1-21
A.2 Information about Personal Safety A.2-1
Positioning A.2-2
Laser beam A.2-5
Special instructions on HeartView CT A.2-10
Special instructions on Respiratory Gating A.2-11
System movement A.2-13
Terminating system movements and radiation A.2-16
Shutdown in case of emergency A.2-20
Radiation protection A.2-22
Radiation protection equipment A.2-25
Protective measures A.2-26
Special instructions on CARE Contrast CT A.2-28
Special instructions on CARE Vision CT A.2-29
Image Artifacts A.2-31
Measurement related artifacts A.2-32
System related artifacts A.2-35
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A.3 Mechanical Safety A.3-1
Maximum loads A.3-2
Operating conditions A.3-3
General information A.3-3
Protection measures A.3-5
Safety equipment A.3-6
Equipment modifications A.3-9
Disposal of the system A.3-12
A.4 Software Related Safety Information A.4-1
Patient registration A.4-1
Unique identification A.4-2
Patient sex and age A.4-5
Patient position A.4-5
Scanning A.4-6
Scan parameters A.4-7
Time settings A.4-10
Bolus injector coupling A.4-11
Synthetic ECG sync (Heart View CT) A.4-12
Reconstruction A.4-13
Image quality check A.4-13
Field of view A.4-14