Decision Trees: Default Side Job Aid

Decision Tree: Default Side Somaris 10 / SOMATOM go. & SOMATOM X. Systems This job aid will walk you through the steps to customize the reconstructions that populate with the use of the Default Side Decision Tree. The Default Side Decision Tree is attached to all extrem- ity protocols by default. This Decision Tree will help to streamline the default extremity protocols by creating one protocol but allowing for the correct side labeling and recons for unilateral and bilateral extremity acquisitions. These steps require you to be signed in as a SuperUser. The password for this user was created during your initial turnover and will help you gain access to the Exam Designer. 1. Select the cog wheel in the upper right corner to open the Exam Designer. In the Exam Designer, select Scan Protocols. Exam Designer Scan Protocols Examination Configuration Contrast Protocols myExam Cockpit 2. Select the protocol you wish to modify. Il Adult nities (9) Lower Extremities (10) ory] Foot [factory] iout [factory] Foot DE Gout [factory] one Marrow [factory] Foot DE Bone Marrow [factory] ist [factory] Leg or Ankle [factory] ist DE Metal [factory] Leg or Ankle DE Metal [factory] tory] Knee [factory] Gout [factory] TEST KNEE Bone Marrow [facto ... Knee DE Gout [factory] Metal [factory] Knee DE Bone Marrow [factory] Knee DE Metal [factory] Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 30 June 2023 | HOOD05162003360781 Healthineers 3. Select Modify Protocols in the lower right corner. Modify Protocols 4. Select the General Recon tab. Back to Exam Designer Scan Protocols 1. Select Protocols 2. Modify Protocols 3. Confirm Changes Protocol Scan Favorites General Scan Dose Timing Config Physio Scan Contrast Recon Favorites General Recon Recon&GO Image Impression Recon Box Physio Recon Auto Tasking Inline Options Find/Replace Scan/Recon Image Impression Scan/Recon 1Q level CARE KV [mGy*cm) Pitch ot. Time Absolute Start optimized for CTDIvol [mGy] DLP Image Type Window@120kV FAST Window Kernel Delay [s] TEST KNEE (Adult) Topogram SPR (32 cm) 0.02. 0.55 2.0 Topogram 0.60 Tr20 cor Topogram Body Tr20 Knee Auto (Bone/Calciu ... (32 cm) 5.07 70.8 0.40 1.00 2.0 Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 sag R Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 cor R MPR Extremity On Br60 Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 ax R Knee 3.00 Br40 A3 ax R MPR Soft Tissue On Br40 Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 cor R MPR Extremity On Br60 Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 sag L Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 cor L MPR Extremity On Br60 Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 ax L Knee 3.00 Br40 A3 ax L MPR Soft Tissue Extremity On Br40 Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 cor L MPR On Br60 5. Under the Recon Strategies column, you can select which reconstructions to populate when right, left, or both are chosen. Find/Replace Scan/Recon General Recon X Scan/Recon Slice Thickness Increment No. of Images Comment 1 Comment 2 Recon Strategies TEST KNEE (Adult) Topogram Topogram 0.60 Tr20 cor Knee Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 sag R Right Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 cor R 3.00 3.00 50 Right Side [factory].recon both, re ... Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 ax R 43 Right Knee 3.00 Br40 A3 ax R 3.00 3.00 43 Right Side [factory].recon both, re ... | Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 cor R 3.00 3.00 Right Automatic Result Side [factory].recon both, re ... Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 sag L 507 Left Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 cor L 3.00 3.00 50 Left Side [factory].recon both, re ... Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 ax L 43 Left Knee 3.00 Br40 A3 ax L 3.00 3.00 43 Left Side [factory].recon both, Knee 3.00 Br60 A3 cor L 3.00 3.00 Left Automatic Result Side [factory] recon both recon right recon left Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 30 June 2023 | HOOD05162003360781 Healthineers Page 2 of 4 6. Select Confirm Changes, then Save Protocols. Confirm Changes Validate Strategy Validate Scan Mode Save Protocols 7. Test the customized Decision Tree by loading it to scan. Confirm that the Question popu- lates under myExam Compass. Also, confirm the recons have changed accordingly. myExam Compass Questions Question yes no Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2023 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 30 June 2023 | HOOD05162003360781 Healthineers Page 3 of 4 Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. 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