Siemens SOMATOM Spirit User manual

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hai Medical Equipment Ltd.
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Printed in China
04/2012
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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
Forms J
DIP Report K
Location of Labels L
Glossary M
Index N

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A Safety
A.1 General Safety Information
A.2 Information about Personal Safety
A.3 Mechanical Safety
A.4 Software Related Safety Information
B System Description
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
C System Handling
C.1 Operation of the Gantry
C.2 Operation of the Patient Table
C.3 Use of Storage Media

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D Operation
D.1 Switching the System On and Off
D.2 Function Tests
D.3 Accessories for Patient Positioning
D.4 Positioning the Patient
E Maintenance
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 Low Contrast Test (Optional)
F.5 Camera Test
F.6 Constancy Test of the Monitor

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G Technical Specifications
H Standards and Statutory Regulations
JForms
K DIP Report
L Location of Labels
M Glossary
N Index

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Welcome to the powerful SOMATOM®Spirit computed tomog-
raphy system from Siemens.
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The SOMATOM Spirit 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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❏E-Manual
❏Quick Starter
❏System Owner Manual
❏Release Note
❏Online Help
❏E-Manual CD
E-Manual
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directly on your syngo Workplace:
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❏SOMATOM Spirit Operator Manual
Description of hardware components and their operation,
including all relevant safety instructions.
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❏syngo CT Operator Manual
Workflow-orientated description for operation of the syngo
software.
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❏Application Guides
Description of suggested scan protocols and clinical appli-
cations information.
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Quick Starter 0.0 The Quick Starter describes the use of the SOMATOM Spirit com-
puted tomography system and its operating software. The
description is limited to basic operating steps only. It is available
in printed form.
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System Owner Manual 0.0 The System Owner Manual is a compilation of important docu-
ments (e.g., technical data, declaration of conformity, location
of labels). It is available in printed form.
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Release Note 0.0 The Release Note includes latest product and software informa-
tion. It is available in printed form.
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Online Help 0.0 The Online Help explains operation of the system’s software. To
call up the Online Help, press the F1 key on your keyboard.
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E-Manual CD 0.0 The CD allows you to view the content of the E-Manual on your
PC.
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vicinity of the system.
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Validity of the operator man-
ual
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This operator manual is only valid for the stated software ver-
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 Spirit
Information on the configuration of your system can be
obtained via Options > SOMATOM LifeNet > System Informa-
tion.
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Information via internet 0.0 More detailed information on accessories can be obtained via
Internet. (→ www.medical.siemens.com). Select your country
on the Siemens Healthcare home page and then navigate to the
products information.
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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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Later on, when you are familiar with the basic operation of the
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
symbols.
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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 applica-
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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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Troubleshooting information 0.0
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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Background information 0.0
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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Configuration-dependant designations, such as names of
drives, network nodes, and databases that are used in this oper-
ator manual are usually not the same as the designations to be
found on a particular installation of the system in a clinical envi-
ronment.
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Purpose of the equipment 0.0
These manuals describe the application and operation of the
SOMATOM Spirit system.
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SOMATOM Spirit is a computed tomography system. 0.0
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SOMATOM Spirit is suitable for the generation and processing of
tomographic images of patients for diagnostic purposes.
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SOMATOM Spirit can be operated in the X-ray department of a
hospital or doctor’s office.
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SOMATOM Spirit must be used by persons with the necessary
specialist knowledge according to country-specific regulations,
e.g., physicians, trained radiologists or trained technologists,
after an appropriate application training.
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For information about training please ask your Siemens Repre-
sentative.
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If more than the frequently used functions are required, Siemens
Customer Service must be consulted.
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The information presented in this documentation is for illustra-
tion only and is not intended to be relied upon by the reader for
instruction as to the practice of medicine.
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Any health care practitioner reading this information is reminded
that they must use their own learning, training, and expertise in
dealing with their individual patients. This material does not sub-
stitute for that duty and is not intended by Siemens, to be used
for any purpose in that regard.
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The drugs and doses mentioned are consistent with the
approval labeling for uses and/or indications of the drug. The
treating physician bears the sole responsibility for the diagnosis
and treatment of patients, including drugs and doses prescribed
in connection with such use.
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Your opinion 0.0
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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ASafety
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.1-17
Specific national regulations A.1-20
A.2 Information about Personal Safety A.2-1
Positioning A.2-1
Laser beam A.2-5
System movement A.2-10
Terminating system movements and radiation A.2-14
Shut down in case of emergency A.2-17
Radiation protection A.2-18
Radiation protection equipment A.2-18
Protective measures A.2-19
Image Artifacts A.2-21
Measurement related artifacts A.2-21
System related artifacts A.2-26
Repeating scans A.2-28

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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.3-4
Safety equipment A.3-6
Equipment modifications A.3-8
Disposal of the system A.3-11
A.4 Software Related Safety Information A.4-1
Patient registration A.4-1
Unique identification A.4-1
Patient sex and age A.4-2
Patient position A.4-2
Scanning A.4-3
Scan parameters A.4-3
Time settings A.4-5
Reconstruction A.4-6
Image quality check A.4-6
Field of view A.4-7