FAST Features Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies Online Training - SOMATOM 5 & 7

Continue Continue Please note: the only released document for end-customer training is the operator manual. Restricted © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2022 Add a Footnote/Source/ Disclaimer directly into the footer. FAST Features FAST Features Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies Online Training – SOMATOM 5 & 7 The focus of this online training will be on FAST features aimed at optimizing your process efficiency with solutions that make time-consuming and complex procedures faster and far more intuitive. Your scans will also be more reproducible and less prone to errors. Understand FAST Planning 1 Explain FAST Spine 4 Specify FAST 3D Align 3 Define FAST Adjust 2 Master Template HOOD05162003052540 | Effective Date: 26-Nov-2019 Memorize FAST Cardio Wizard 5 ? Welcome audf_fast_tech_title_page_welcome_01.mp3 Welcome to the FAST Features - Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies Online Training – SOMATOM 5 & 7. The focus of this online training will be on FAST features aimed at optimizing your process efficiency with solutions that make time-consuming and complex procedures faster, more intuitive and less error prone. FAST CARE for Patients To give medical professionals more time to take better care of their patients, our FAST CARE technology accelerates workflow and lowers radiation exposure to previously unseen levels, thus leveraging untapped potential in patient-centric productivity.​ ​ FAST – our Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies – make time-consuming and complex procedures faster as well as more intuitive. ​ ​ CARE – our Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure – give you great image quality at low dose. This makes CT safer. ​ ? FAST CARE for Patients 1.2 FAST CARE for Patients_v2.mp3 To give medical professionals more time to take better care of their patients, our FAST CARE technology accelerates workflow and lowers radiation exposure to previously unseen levels, thus leveraging untapped potential in patient-centric productivity.  FAST – our Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies – make time-consuming and complex procedures faster as well as more intuitive.  CARE – our Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure – give you great image quality at low dose. This makes CT safer.   SOMATOM Scope Somaris 5 CT Scanner Portfolio SOMATOM Perspective SOMATOM Scope Power P:\03_TransferProjekte\SI_CT\SI-CT021_ECR\01_Input\02_Kunde\03_Bildpool-Siemens\lowRes-pptx\SH_CT_38740_14_V3.jpg P:\03_TransferProjekte\SI_CT\SI-CT021_ECR\01_Input\02_Kunde\03_Bildpool-Siemens\lowRes-pptx\SH_CT_38740_14_V3.jpg ? Somaris 5 CT Scanner Portfolio audf_fast_tech_title_page_som_5_03.mp3 This slide offers you an overview of the Somaris 5 CT scanner portfolio. SOMATOM Definition Flash Somaris 7 CT Scanner Portfolio SOMATOM Force SOMATOM Drive \\ww005.siemens.net\meddfsroot\DE\MED\CT\apps\CRM-CTM-MarCom\Produkt_und_klinisches_Marketing\Drive\03_Images\02_3D_Renderings\01_FINAL\Healthineers\16_to_9_tif\SOMATOM_Drive_FullHD_0000.tif Dual- Source SOMATOM Definition AS SOMATOM Definition AS+ SOMATOM Confidence SOMATOM Definition Edge SOMATOM Edge Plus Single-Source ? Somaris 7 CT Scanner Portfolio audf_fast_tech_title_page_som_7_04.mp3 The Somaris 7 portfolio by Siemens includes the models depicted on this slide. The Somaris 7 range offers single-source and dual-source CT scanners. * SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective Understand FAST kV | Somaris 5* FAST Features FAST kV - Somaris 5 SOMATOM Scope FAST kV 80kV 110kV 130kV FAST kV – Somaris 5 CT Scanners | Values SOMATOM Perspective SOMATOM Scope Power P:\03_TransferProjekte\SI_CT\SI-CT021_ECR\01_Input\02_Kunde\03_Bildpool-Siemens\lowRes-pptx\SH_CT_38740_14_V3.jpg P:\03_TransferProjekte\SI_CT\SI-CT021_ECR\01_Input\02_Kunde\03_Bildpool-Siemens\lowRes-pptx\SH_CT_38740_14_V3.jpg ? FAST kV is a functionality which ensures approximately the same dose when using different kV levels. The difference between CARE kV and FAST kV is that FAST kV keeps the dose at approximately the same level, whereas CARE kV ensures lower dose while maintaining the same image quality (signal-to-noise ratio). FAST kV – Somaris 5 CT Scanners | Values audf_care_tech_care_kv_5_7_fast_kv_scan_47.mp3 In this slide, you can see the FAST kV values for Somaris 5 CT scanners. FAST kV is a functionality which ensures approximately the same dose when using different kV levels. The difference between CARE kV and FAST kV is that FAST kV keeps the dose at approximately the same level, whereas CARE kV ensures lower dose while maintaining the same image quality (signal-to-noise ratio). Understand FAST Planning | Somaris 5* & Somaris 7** FAST Features * SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective ** SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Confidence, SOMATOM Definition AS+, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Edge Plus, SOMATOM Definition Flash, SOMATOM Drive, SOMATOM Force FAST Planning | Somaris 5 & 7 FAST Planning | Video Video: ct_technologies-innovations_fast-care_fast-planning_133746601 ? Video Analyses the topogram , uses defined anatomical landmarks , pre-sets the scan and recon range Regions of interest ( ROI ) automatically detected on basis of the characteristics of organ (powered by ALPHA technologies ). Allows users to select anatomical ROI from a pre-defined list. Recon region can be defined on the Recon card. Each folder consists of different country-specific ranges. The list depends on the topogram (a.p. or lateral). If no region has been detected, “none“ is selected. FAST Planning | Functions ? Functions audf_fast_tech_fast_plan_5_7_recon_08.mp3 The FAST Planning feature has a number of functions: It analyses the topogram, uses defined anatomical landmarks, and pre-sets the scan and recon range. Scan regions of interest (so-called ROI ) are automatically detected on the basis of the characteristics of the organ to be scanned. This process is powered by ALPHA technologies.   FAST Planning allows users to select anatomical ROI from a pre-defined list. The Recon region can be defined on the Recon card. Each folder consists of different country-specific ranges. The list depends on the topogram (a.p. or lateral). And if no region has been detected, “none“ is selected. The width is defined by: Wide: includes the soft tissue (tendon) by default. Narrow: excludes the soft tissue to the bones. Please note: Only one width is available for head, neck, heart, vascular and spine regions. FAST Planning ? FAST Planning audf_fast_tech_fast_plan_5_7_width_09.mp3 The width of the observed region is defined by means of the “Wide” and “Narrow” features:   “Wide” includes the soft tissue (also tendon) by default. “Narrow”: excludes the soft tissue to the bones.   Please note that only one width is available for head, neck, heart, vascular and spine regions. Automatic scan range tilt depending on the selection (not available on all scanners)  Constraints regarding maximum possible gantry tilt Head FOV per default not smaller than 200 mm to avoid loss of image quality Automatic iso-center adaptation for head scans  Three move requests: Table height Begin position Gantry tilt FAST Planning for Head Head1 head2 ? FAST Planning for Head audf_fast_tech_fast_plan_5_7_head_10.mp3 The scan range is tilted automatically depending on the selection.   However, constraints regarding the maximum possible gantry tilt shall be observed.   In order to avoid loss of image quality, the field of view of the head per default shall not be smaller than 200 millimeters. Automatic iso-center adaptation is also available for head scans. Define FAST Adjust | Somaris 5* & Somaris 7** FAST Features * SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective ** SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Confidence, SOMATOM Definition AS+, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Edge Plus, SOMATOM Definition Flash, SOMATOM Drive, SOMATOM Force FAST Adjust | Somaris 5 & 7 FAST Adjust Video: ct_technologies-innovations_fast-care_fast-scan-assistant_133746602 ? Video Speeding up the processes of setting and aligning scan parameters with one-click adjustment enabled by FAST Adjust for faster patient examinations Benefits: Scan parameter adjustment with just one click for faster workflow Automatic alignment of parameters for increased standardization in scan protocols FAST Adjust *Available with SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Perspective, SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash, SOMATOM Drive and SOMATOM Force ? FAST Adjust audf_fast_tech_fast_adj_5_7_benefit_15.mp3 The FAST Adjust function helps to speed up the processes of setting and aligning scan parameters with one-click adjustment. This feature offers such benefits as:   Scan parameter adjustment with just one click to make the workflow faster, Automatic alignment of parameters for increased standardization in scan protocols. FAST Adjust | FAST Scan Assistant The FAST Scan Assistant helps you to resolve cooling or scan parameter conflicts. You have to decide whether to keep the image quality or the examination time constant. ​ ​ To maintain image quality, increase scan time or decrease the pitch.​ To maintain the examination time, decrease max. mAs.​ ​ In syngo CT 2011A and later, the Load button is dimmed until resolving the conflict. The CARE Profile will be displayed, and all items related to the conflict will be given in yellow.​ ​ The FAST Scan Assistant contains sliders and buttons to easily resolve conflicts.​ ​​ With the FAST Scan Assistant, you can quickly find the scan settings which will resolve the conflict. Ivo10 ? FAST Scan Assistant audf_fast_tech_fast_adj_5_7_scan_assist_16.mp3 The FAST Scan Assistant helps you to resolve cooling or scan parameter conflicts. Here, you have to decide whether to keep the image quality or the examination time constant.   If you want to maintain the image quality, increase the scan time or decrease the pitch.   To maintain the examination time, decrease the maximum mAs  value.   In syngo CT 2011A and later, the Load button will be dimmed until you have resolved the conflict. The CARE Profile will be displayed, and all items related to the conflict will be given in yellow.   The FAST Scan Assistant contains sliders and buttons to easily resolve the conflicts.   Again, conflicting values are displayed in yellow.   With the FAST Scan Assistant, you can quickly find the scan settings which will resolve the conflict. FAST Scan Assistant | Pitch and Scan Time The pitch and the scan time are inversely related to each other: changing the value of one of them affects the value of the other. ? Pitch and Scan Time audf_fast_tech_fast_adj_5_7_pitch_17.mp3 Please note that the pitch and the scan time are inversely related to each other: If you change the value of one of them, it will affect the value of the other. FAST Scan Assistant | First Valid Value This value resolves the conflict for the corresponding parameter by either increasing the scan time (or pitch) or decreasing the max. mAs value. Click the button to set the parameter to the value displayed in it. The quality ref. mAs value and the eff. mAs value will not be changed. ? First Valid Value audf_fast_tech_fast_adj_5_7_first_val_18.mp3 The first valid value resolves the conflict for the corresponding parameter by either increasing the scan time (or pitch) or decreasing the maximum mAs value. If you click the button, you will set the parameter to the value displayed in it. The quality reference mAs value and the effective mAs value will not be changed. FAST Scan Assistant | Values Here you can see the current values during a conflict. ? Values audf_fast_tech_fast_adj_5_7_curr_val_19.mp3 Here you can see the current values during a conflict. FAST Scan Assistant | Reset All the sliders can be set to their initial values by clicking the button. ? Reset audf_fast_tech_fast_adj_5_7_init_val_20.mp3 You can reset all the sliders to their initial values by clicking the button. FAST Scan Assistant | Resolve Conflicts To resolve a cooling or parameter conflict:​ ​ Click the button in the CARE Profile* to open the FAST Scan Assistant. Adapt the scan time or pitch parameter to make it suitable for the patient and the examination. If this does not resolve the conflict, reduce the max. mAs value. All slider values shall be in the green zone for the scan range to be valid. 1 2 3 4 ? * Not available with SOMATOM 5 Resolve Conflicts audf_fast_tech_fast_adj_5_7_conflict_21.mp3 And this is how you can resolve a cooling or parameter conflict: - Click the button in the CARE Profile to open the FAST Scan Assistant. - Adapt the scan time or pitch parameter to make it suitable for the patient and the examination. - If this does not resolve the conflict, reduce the maximum mAs value.   All slider values shall be in the green zone for the scan range to be valid. Here you can set the values for the Upper limit max. scan time in seconds or the Lower limit max. mAs in percent. The Upper limit max. scan time defines the maximum scan duration. In this example, the scan time will not exceed 20 seconds. When resolving a dose conflict, the system always tries to prolong the scan in the first instance. If the limit has been reached and the dose conflict still persists, the mAs will be changed. The Lower limit max. mAs value indicates by how many percentage points you want to reduce your initial mAs value. Technically, you can enter a value between 0% and 100%. By default, the lower limit maximum mAs is set to 25%. Max Scantime SPRA FAST Adjust Setting in the Scan Protocol Assistant ? FAST Adjust Setting in the Scan Protocol Assistant audf_fast_tech_fast_adj_5_7_spa_22.mp3 In the Scan Protocol Assistant, you can set the values for the “Upper limit maximum scan time” in seconds or the “Lower limit maximum mAs” in percent.   The “Upper limit maximum scan time” defines the maximum duration of a scan. When resolving a dose conflict, the system always tries to prolong the scan in the first instance. If the limit has been reached and the dose conflict still persists, the mAs value will be changed.   The “Lower limit maximum mAs” value indicates by how many percentage points you want to reduce your initial mAs value. Technically, you can enter a value between 0 and 100 percent. By default, the lower limit maximum mAs value is set to 25 percent. Specify FAST 3D Align | Somaris 5* & Somaris 7** FAST Features * SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective ** SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Confidence, SOMATOM Definition AS+, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Edge Plus, SOMATOM Definition Flash, SOMATOM Drive, SOMATOM Force FAST 3D Align | Somaris 5 & 7 Automated alignment of anatomic structures in all three reconstruction planes Centers and aligns reconstruction volumes with patient’s anatomy Automatically adjusts field of view (FOV) to anatomy of patients. Helps to prevent reconstruction of black outer parts → full reconstruction matrix usable for clinically relevant data FAST 3D Align | Automated Alignment Available with SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Perspective, SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Definition Flash and SOMATOM Force Benefits: Side-by-side comparison Simplified processes due to standardized views and automated workflows → Reduction in time and effort ? Automated Alignment audf_fast_tech_fast_3d_align_5_7_fov_27.mp3 The FAST 3D Align feature boasts a number of significant advantages: It automatically corrects misalignment of anatomic structures in all three reconstruction planes. It also centers and aligns the reconstruction volumes with the patient’s anatomy to create true axial, sagittal and coronal reconstructions. It automatically adjusts the reconstruction field of view to the anatomy of the patient. This helps to prevent reconstruction of the black outer parts of the images, which have no clinical value, so that the full reconstruction matrix can be used for clinically relevant data. This feature also allows side-by-side comparison. Delivery of clear clinical findings in challenging situations Automatic correction of misalignment of anatomic structures Possibility of side-by-side comparison and adjustment of the Recon FOV Automated workflows, provision of ready-to-read data, time and effort savings. F:\NON_DICOM_ANONYM_FILES\SD_ED_HEADCHILD_5YEARS_BERN_SWISS.CT._.0609.0006.2014.08.22.11.00.07.63819.99558270.BMP FAST 3D Align | Enhancement of Process Efficiency ? Enhancement of Process Efficiency audf_fast_tech_fast_3d_align_5_7_enhance_28.mp3 FAST 3D Align allows significant enhancement of process efficiency. – It delivers clear clinical findings even in challenging situations, – It automatically corrects misalignment of anatomic structures, – It allows side-by-side comparison, and adjusts the Recon field of view selection.   In other words, this system offers automated workflows and delivers ready-to-read data, which has the potential to save time and effort. Explain FAST Spine FAST Features FAST Spine FAST Spine Video: ct_technologies-innovations_fast-care_fast-spine_133746508 ? Video Accurate spine reconstruction with a single click Benefits: Segmentation of spinal canal and automatic labeling of vertebrae Calculates position to ensure an anatomically correct image reconstruction Making CT scan workflows easier, faster, and more standardized FAST Spine | Benefits ? Benefits audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_benefit_35.mp3 The outcomes achieved by the customer of Siemens described here are based on the results that were obtained in the customer's unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital but a number of different variables (such as hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption), there is no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.   FAST Spine detects and labels the vertebrae  within a pre-defined scan area, and calculates their position to ensure an anatomically correct image reconstruction. Optimization of process efficiency with automated spine labeling SOMATOM Definition Edge Collimation: 128 x 0.6 mm Pitch: 0.8 Tube settings: 100 kV 52/208 eff. mAs DLP: 92 mGy cm CTDIvol: 1.64 mGy FAST Spine | Clinical Example (1/2) ? Clinical Example (1/2) audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_labeling_36.mp3 In this picture you can see a clinical example for SOMATOM Definition Edge. You can optimize the efficiency of your processes by means of automated spine labeling. ? Optimization of process efficiency with automated spine reconstruction SOMATOM Definition Edge Collimation: 128 x 0.6 mm Pitch: 0.8 Tube settings: 100 kV 52/208 eff. mAs DLP: 92 mGy cm CTDIvol: 1.64 mGy Without FAST Spine With FAST Spine T5 T12 FAST Spine | Clinical Example (2/2) Clinical Example (2/2) audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_reconst_37.mp3 Here is another clinical example for SOMATOM Definition Edge. Your process efficiency can be further enhanced by means of automated spine reconstruction. ? After scanning, a special internal recon job is generated. This reconstruction is used to run the algorithm which segments the spinal canal and detects the discs. The segmentation is performed in the detecting phase. f_spine6 FAST Spine | Internal Recon Job Internal Recon Job audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_recon_job_38.mp3 After scanning, a special internal recon job is generated. This reconstruction is used to run the algorithm which segments the spinal canal and detects the discs. Before confirming FAST Spine results Move disc lines Rotate disc lines Change the FOV visually After confirmation returning to Edit mode possible by clicking the Spine Edit Mode button. Please note: The values on the Recon card are dimmed. ? move edit FAST Spine | Edit Edit audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_edit_mode_39.mp3 Before you confirm the FAST Spine results, you can move or rotate the disc lines, and change the field of view. Once you have confirmed the FAST spine results, you can always return to the Edit mode by clicking the Spine Edit Mode button. To Add / remove disc space, click: Select disc to be removed on spine image or select location where disc should be added. +- FAST Spine | Add/Remove ? Add/Remove audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_add_40.mp3 To add or remove a disc space, click the corresponding button. Then select the disc that needs to be removed on the spine image, or select the location on the spine image where the disc needs to be added. To Apply or fix vertebra labels, click: Select required section of spine, and individual vertebra to be relabeled. Click on corresponding vertebra in the spine image → scanner will relabel vertebra and reorder the others respectively abc FAST Spine | Apply Vertebra Labels ? Apply Vertebra Labels audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_apply_41.mp3 To apply or fix a vertebral label, select the Apply vertebra label button. On the screen that will appear, you can select the required section of the spine, and then the individual vertebra to be relabeled. Click on the corresponding vertebra in the spine image, and the scanner will relabel the vertebra as well as reorder the others respectively. Each vertebrae will be automatically labeled. The user has to confirm the segmentation results. Confirm the segmentation by clicking: confirm FAST Spine | Automatic Labeling ? Automatic Labeling audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_label_42.mp3 The FAST Spine function allows automatic labeling of the vertebrae.    The user has to confirm the segmentation results by pressing the corresponding button. After confirmation, you have four new options for reconstruction: Spine Multi Spine Disc Spine Oblique Spine Vertebra FAST Spine | Recon Modes ? Recon Modes audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_recon_mode_43.mp3 The FAST Spine concept includes a number of Recon modes. So, after confirmation, you have four new options for reconstruction, namely:   - Spine Multi, - Spine Disc, - Spine Oblique, and - Spine Vertebra. FAST Spine | Recon Modes | Spine Multi (1.) (1/3) This mode provides anatomically oriented slices which are orthogonal (para-axial) to the spinal canal. The rotation and angulation of each individual slice is based on the curvature of the spinal column determined in the Edit mode. ? Recon Modes | Spine Multi (1.) audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_sp_multi_44.mp3 The first Recon mode is the Spine Multi mode.   It provides anatomically oriented slices which are orthogonal (or para-axial) to the spinal canal. The rotation and angulation of each individual slice is based on the curvature of the spinal column determined in the Edit mode. Flexible reconstruction increment to make sure that at least one slice has been placed: at the top of each vertebra in the middle of each vertebra at the bottom of each vertebra in the middle of each disc FAST Spine | Recon Modes | Spine Multi (1.) (2/3) ? Recon Modes | Spine Multi (1.) audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_sp_multi_slice_45.mp3 The Spine Multi mode allows flexible reconstruction increment to make sure that at least one slice has been placed:   at the top of each vertebra, in the middle of each vertebra, at the bottom of each vertebra, or in the middle of each disc. Flexible checked: Four slices (top edge, lower edge, slice between, middle of disc) are filled depending on increment gaps. Flexible unchecked: Distance is fixed. Possibly no disc is located. spine6 nonflexible FAST Spine | Recon Modes | Spine Multi (1.) (3/3) ? Recon Modes | Spine Multi (1.) audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_sp_multi_flex_46.mp3 The Spine Multi mode has a so-called Flexible function:   If the Flexible box is checked: Four slices (top edge, lower edge, slice between, middle of disc) are filled depending on increment gaps.   If the Flexible box is unchecked: The distance is fixed, or Possibly no disc has been located. The Spine Disc mode provides a reconstruction range placed and oriented on a specific disc. By clicking on another disc, the range will follow. Changing the FoV or the range exits FAST Spine. Labels will be deleted. Changing back to FAST Spine reactivates FAST Spine. 12 FAST Spine | Recon Modes | Spine Disc (2.) ? Recon Modes | Spine Disc (2.) audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_sp_disc_47.mp3 The second Recon mode is termed Spine Disc. The Spine Disc mode provides a reconstruction range that is placed and oriented on a specific disc. If you click on another disc, the range will automatically follow. - If you change the field of interest or the range, you will exit the FAST Spine function. - All labels will be deleted. - If you change back to FAST Spine, it will be automatically reactivated. The Spine Oblique mode provides coronal and sagittal reconstruction with reference to the curvature of the spinal column. Changing the FoV or the range exits FAST Spine. Labels will be deleted. Changing back to FAST Spine reactivates FAST Spine. 13 FAST Spine | Recon Modes | Spine Oblique (3.) ? Recon Modes | Spine Oblique (3.) audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_sp_obliq_48.mp3 The third Recon mode is referred to as Spine Oblique.   The Spine Oblique mode provides coronal and sagittal reconstruction with reference to the curvature of the spinal column. - If you change the field of interest or the range, you will exit the FAST Spine function. - All labels will be deleted. - If you change back to FAST Spine, it will be automatically reactivated. The Spine Vertebra mode provides a reconstruction range that is placed and oriented on a specific vertebra. Changing the FoV or the range exits FAST Spine. Labels will be deleted. Changing back to FAST Spine reactivates FAST Spine. 11 FAST Spine | Recon Modes | Spine Vertebra (4.) ? Recon Modes | Spine Vertebra (4.) audf_fast_tech_fast_spine_sp_vert_49.mp3 Our last Recon mode is called Spine Vertebra.   The Spine Vertebra mode provides a reconstruction range that is placed and oriented on a specific vertebra.   - If you change the field of interest or the range, you will exit the FAST Spine function. - All labels will be deleted. - If you change back to FAST Spine, it will be automatically reactivated. Memorize FAST Cardio Wizard | Somaris 5* FAST Features * SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective FAST Cardio Wizard FAST Cardio Wizard | Video Video: ct_technologies-innovations_fast-care_fast-cardio-wizard_133746957.wmv ? Video Standardization of quality of care, and potential to improve patient outcomes by enhancing reproducibility and reliability in cardiac CT. Benefits: Wizard is unique to Siemens Step-by-step instructions enable uniform results regardless of operator’s skills or experience level Explanations for the selected examination are displayed on the CT Acquisition Workplace System is intuitive and fully customizable FAST Cardio Wizard \\psf\Host\Alienbrain Work\04182 - Siemens Healthcare CT Modularity\2 - Ressourcen\Modulüberarbeitungen\04 Core Technologies\FAST Cardio Wizard\02_Working\Ressourcen\img_FAST-Cardio-Wizard_zoom.png Describe steps according to your clinical workflow. Customize steps according to your clinical workflow. FAST Cardio Wizard | Simplified Cardiac Imaging ? Simplified Cardiac Imaging audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_benefit_52.mp3 FAST Cardio Wizard helps to achieve standardized quality of care, and offers excellent potential to improve patient outcomes by enhancing reproducibility and reliability in cardiac CT. FAST Cardio Wizard offers a number of benefits: - It is unique to Siemens. - Its step-by-step instructions enable uniform results regardless of the skills or the experience level of those operating it. - Explanations for the selected examination are displayed on the CT Acquisition Workplace. In addition to this, the system is intuitive and fully customizable. FAST Cardio Wizard is an advanced memo system that can be a useful training tool, and it can help to continuously promote best practice for cardiac protocols (often involving potentially high radiation exposure if performed incorrectly). FAST Cardio Wizard | Memo System ? Memo System audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_memo_syst_53.mp3 FAST Cardio Wizard is an advanced memo system that can be a useful training tool, and it can help to continuously promote best practice for cardiac protocols that often involve potentially high radiation exposure if performed incorrectly. Customizable individual steps within the FAST Cardio Wizard can be used to standardize quality of care and have the potential to improve patient outcomes by enhancing reproducibility and reliability in Cardiac CT. These step-by-step instructions enable uniform results regardless of operator’s skills or experience level. Please note: Up to 6 customizable steps can be configured to assist the operator in choosing the correct parameters in the examination (only 6 steps per protocol). FAST Cardio Wizard | Customizable Steps ? Customizable Steps audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_steps_54.mp3 Customizable individual steps within the FAST Cardio Wizard can be used to standardize quality of care and have the potential to improve patient outcomes by enhancing reproducibility and reliability in Cardiac CT. These step-by-step instructions enable uniform results regardless of operator’s skills or experience level.   Up to six customizable steps can be configured to assist the operator in choosing the correct parameters in the examination. Please note that only six steps can be used for each protocol. Activation of FAST Cardio Wizard can be found under the Examination Configuration. FAST Cardiac Wizard Activate On FAST Cardio Wizard | Configuration ? Configuration audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_config_55.mp3 The FAST Cardio Wizard function can be activated in the Examination Configuration. Siemens Default Wizard or a fully editable Custom Wizard can be selected. FAST Cardiac Wizard Activate On FAST Cardiac Wizard Custom Selected FAST Cardio Wizard | Options ? Options audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_def_cust_56.mp3 You have an option to select either the Siemens Default Wizard or a fully editable Custom Wizard version. The Custom Wizard can be used with or without editing option (Lock Edit Mode). FAST Cardiac Wizard Custom Selected FAST Cardiac Wizard Lock Edit Mode FAST Cardio Wizard | Custom Wizard ? Custom Wizard audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_cust_wiz_57.mp3 The Custom Wizard can be used with or without editing option. Simply check the Lock Edit Mode if you do not want to allow editing. ? Initially, there will be six defined languages for the Default Wizard. WorkflowLanguageDropMenu2 FAST Cardio Wizard | Languages ? Languages audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_language_58.mp3 Initially, there will be six defined languages for the Default Wizard. All options can be returned to the Siemens default. Please note: This will not return the Custom Wizard to default. It can be done in the Edit mode as explained in the following slides. FAST Cardiac Wizard Activate On FAST Cardio Wizard | Default ? Default audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_config_note_59.mp3 All options can be returned to the Siemens Default.   However, this will not return the Custom Wizard to default. You can do it in the Edit mode. The following slides will show you how to do this. FAST Cardio Wizard can be assigned to one cardiac scan protocol. This is done in the Scan Protocol Assistant under the Manipulate Scan Protocols selection. Scan Protocol Assistant FAST Cardio Wizard | Assignment ? Assignment audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_card_scan_60.mp3 FAST Cardio Wizard can be assigned to one cardiac scan protocol. This is done in the Scan Protocol Assistant under the Manipulate Scan Protocols selection. Select the cardiac protocol you wish to link. The “Set FAST Cardio Wizard protocol” button will be activated. FAST Cardio Wizard | Protocol Selection ? Protocol Selection audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_link_61.mp3 Select the cardiac protocol you wish to link. The “Set FAST Cardio Wizard protocol” button will be activated. FAST Protocol Wizard can also be activated for the scan by means of the icon in the Patient Model Dialog. PatientModelDialog_ActivateFASTCardioWizard FAST Cardio Wizard | Patient Model Dialog ? Patient Model Dialog audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_pmd_62.mp3 The FAST Protocol Wizard function can also be activated for the scan by means of the respective icon in the Patient Model Dialog. Select the Pencil icon in the top right-hand corner of FAST Cardio Wizard to activate the Edit mode (only available if activated in the configuration). FAST Cardiac Wizard Start Edit Mode FAST Cardio Wizard | Edit Mode ? Edit Mode audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_pencil_63.mp3 Select the Pencil icon in the top right-hand corner of FAST Cardio Wizard to activate the Edit mode. This function is only available if it is activated in the configuration. In the Edit mode you can edit the existing steps. FAST Cardio Wizard | Edit Steps ? Edit Steps audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_edit_mode_64.mp3 In the Edit mode, you can edit the existing steps. In the Edit mode you can insert steps. Within the step you can add: Title Screenshot Information FAST Cardio Wizard | Insert Steps ? Insert Steps audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_insert_65.mp3 You can also use this mode to insert steps. Also possible in the Edit Mode: Restore wizard to default settings Exit Edit Mode Restores to the Siemens Default Exits without saving any changes Delete the step Save Changes Delete current active step Save ALL Changes FAST Cardio Wizard | Edit Mode | Functions ? Edit Mode | Functions audf_fast_tech_fast_card_wiz_poss_funct_66.mp3 Other functions also available in the Edit mode include:   Delete the step. Click this icon to delete the currently active step. Restore Wizard to default settings This function will restore the system to the Siemens Default. Save Changes By means of this icon, all changes will be saved. Exit Edit Mode Here you can exit the feature without saving any changes. ? Course Review Congratulations. You have completed the CT Cardiac Scanning course. Select the numbered buttons below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. Explain FAST Spine Specify FAST 3D Align Define FAST Adjust Understand FAST Planning 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 Memorize FAST Cardio Wizard Course Review Memorize FAST Cardio Wizard | Somaris 5* Simplified cardiac imaging Step-by-step guidance for uniform results, fully integrated in cardio workflows (displayed on Aquisition Workplace) Standardize quality of care Potential to improve patient outcome by enhancing reproducibility and reliability More reliable and easier to reproduce, boosts operators confidence during scan: intuitive and customizable Options: Siemens Default Wizard or editable Custom Wizard (Up to 6 customizable steps in 6 languages) * Available with SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective Explain FAST Spine Accurate spine reconstruction with a single click Detects and labels vertebrae to ensure anatomically correct image reconstruction Automated spine labeling and spine reconstruction Internal recon job generated after scan - used to run algorithm which segments spinal canal and detects the discs Segmentation is performed in detecting phase Before confirming FAST Spine results, disc lines can be moved/rotated, FOV can be changed 4 Recon Modes: Spine Multi, Spine Disc, Spine Oblique, Spine Vertebra → Easier, faster, and more standardized workflows Specify FAST 3D Align – Somaris 5* & 7** Automated alignment of FOV and three reconstruction planes Centers and aligns reconstruction volumes with anatomy of patient for true axial, sagittal and coronal reconstructions Ready-to-read data for easy scan comparison Reproducible images Reconstruct standardized views for faster diagnoses Clear clinical findings Correction of misalignment Available with * SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective ** SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Confidence, SOMATOM Definition AS+, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Edge Plus, SOMATOM Definition Flash, SOMATOM Drive, SOMATOM Force Define FAST Adjust – Somaris 5* & 7** Speed up processes of setting and aligning scan parameters with one-click adjustment → faster patient examinations FAST Scan Assistant Increased standardization in scan protocols Helps to resolve cooling or scan parameter conflicts. Decision: Keep image quality or examination time constant Conflicting values displayed in yellow - values shall be in green zone for valid scan range Contains sliders and buttons to easily resolve conflicts Pitch and scan time inversely related Upper limit max. scan time (in sec) defines max. scan duration Lower limit max. mAs (in %) indicates by how many percentage points initial mAs value gets reduced Available with * SOMATOM Scope, SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective ** SOMATOM Definition AS, SOMATOM Confidence, SOMATOM Definition AS+, SOMATOM Definition Edge, SOMATOM Edge Plus, SOMATOM Definition Flash, SOMATOM Drive, SOMATOM Force Understand FAST Planning – Somaris 5 & 7 FAST Planning helps, based on the topogram, to plan scans and reconstruction for easier and more standardized workflows. Analyse topogram, use defined anatomical landmarks, scan and recon range are pre-set Region of interest (ROI) set automatically depending on characteristics of organs Allows users to select anatomical ROI from pre-defined list Benefits: Improve clinical results: easier to reproduce Workflow more standardized: safer and faster Disclaimer ? 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 Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please 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. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2023 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters\Siemens Healthcare GmbH\Henkestr. 127\ 91052 Erlangen, Germany\Telephone: +49 9131 84-0\siemens-healthineers.com Disclaimer Assessment This assessment will test your retention of the presented content. A passing score of 80% or higher is required to complete the course and earn your certificate. You may repeat the assessment as many times as needed. Start ? ? Assessment Select the best answer. ? Question 1 of 5 FAST Adjust / FAST Scan Assistant Changing the Pitch will not affect the value of the scan time. The scan time will stay the same. Changing the Pitch will not affect the value of the scan time. The scan time will stay the same. Changing the Pitch will not affect the value of the scan time. The scan time will stay the same. Clicking the button with recommendation sets the parameter to the value displayed in the button. Clicking the button with recommendation sets the parameter to the value displayed in the button. Clicking the button with recommendation sets the parameter to the value displayed in the button. Accepting the recommendation will effect the Quality ref. mAs value and eff. mAs value for the whole range. Accepting the recommendation will effect the Quality ref. mAs value and eff. mAs value for the whole range. Accepting the recommendation will effect the Quality ref. mAs value and eff. mAs value for the whole range. Will not support the user to resolve the conflicts. ? Multiple Choice Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Select the best answer. ? Question 2 of 5 In FAST Planning, the width is defined by: Narrow: excludes the all the bones Wide: includes the soft tissue (muscles band) default Slim: excludes the soft tissue (muscles band) None: FAST Planning is not used ? Multiple Choice Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Select the best answer. ? Question 3 of 5 In FAST Planning, for head scans the automatic iso-center adaptation requests three movements by the user: Begin position, Middle position and End position of the range Table height, Gantry tilt and Begin position of the range Table height, table tilt and Gantry tilt FoV, Feed first position of the patient and Gantry tilt ? Multiple Choice Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Select the best answer. ? Question 4 of 5 Which statement does not relate to FAST 3D Align? Side-by-side comparison and adjustment of Recon FOV FOV is set manually Simplified processes because of automated workflows Reconstruction Volumes are centered and aligned with patient’s anatomy ? Multiple Choice Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Select the best answer. ? Question 5 of 5 How many new options does FAST Spine offer for reconstruction? 3 options 4 options 5 options 2 options ? Multiple Choice Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Incorrect Incorrect This answer is incorrect. Assessment Results YOUR SCORE: PASSING SCORE: Review Retry Retry Continue Continue Continue %Results.ScorePercent%% %Results.PassPercent%% ? ? Assessment Results You did not pass the course. Take time to review the assessment then select Retry to continue. Congratulations. You passed the course.. Exit To access your Certificate of Completion, select the Launch button drop down on the course overview page. You can also access the certificate from your PEPconnect transcript. You have completed the FAST Features Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies Online Training – SOMATOM 5 & 7. Completion Navigation Help Select the icon above to open the table of contents. Click Next to continue. Next Welcome Slide The timeline displays the slide progression. Slide the orange bar backwards to rewind the timeline. Click Next to continue. Next Timeline Select the X to close the pop-up. Click Next to continue. Next Layer Slide Select Submit to record your response. Click the X in the upper right corner to exit the navigation help. Assessment Slide Question Bank 1 HOOD05162003228132 | Effective Date: 08 Oct 2021 1 FAST Features 1.1 Welcome 1.2 FAST CARE for Patients Scanner Portfolio 1.3 Somaris 5 CT Scanner Portfolio 1.4 Somaris 7 CT Scanner Portfolio 1.5 FAST kV - Somaris 5 1.6 FAST kV – Somaris 5 CT Scanners | Values 1.7 FAST Planning | Somaris 5 & 7 1.8 Video 1.9 Functions 1.10 FAST Planning 1.11 FAST Planning for Head 1.12 FAST Adjust | Somaris 5 & 7 1.13 Video 1.14 FAST Adjust 1.15 FAST Scan Assistant 1.16 Pitch and Scan Time 1.17 First Valid Value 1.18 Values 1.19 Reset 1.20 Resolve Conflicts 1.21 FAST Adjust Setting in the Scan Protocol Assistant 1.22 FAST 3D Align | Somaris 5 & 7 1.23 Automated Alignment 1.24 Enhancement of Process Efficiency 1.25 FAST Spine 1.26 Video 1.27 Benefits 1.28 Clinical Example (1/2) 1.29 Clinical Example (2/2) 1.30 Internal Recon Job 1.31 Edit 1.32 Add/Remove 1.33 Apply Vertebra Labels 1.34 Automatic Labeling 1.35 Recon Modes 1.44 Spine Multi (1.) (1/3) 1.45 Spine Multi (1.) (2/3) 1.46 Spine Multi (1.) (3/3) 1.47 Spine Disc (2.) 1.48 Spine Oblique (3.) 1.49 Spine Vertebra (4.) 1.42 FAST Cardio Wizard 1.43 Video 1.44 Simplified Cardiac Imaging 1.45 Memo System 1.46 Customizable Steps 1.47 Configuration 1.48 Options 1.49 Custom Wizard 1.50 Languages 1.51 Default 1.52 Assignment 1.53 Protocol Selection 1.54 Patient Model Dialog 1.55 Edit Mode 1.56 Edit Steps 1.57 Insert Steps 1.58 Edit Mode | Functions 1.59 Course Review 1.60 Disclaimer 1.61 Assessment