MR Upgrade - Checking Protocol Conversion Changes

MR Upgrade - Checking Protocol Conversion Changes Numaris X Systems Following any system upgrade or the import of a protocol, it is important for the user to check sequence parameters for any conversion changes that could affect image quality. 1. Open myExam Cockpit (formerly Dot Cockpit). X System Check myExam Cockpit Examination Lock -or- O SAR Stimu Inroom Exam Physio Inline myExam Injector settings Settings Display Display Cockpit Control First Normal Level Mode 2. Navigate to upgraded/imported protocols with conversion changes. To identify protocols with conversion changes, look for sequences with an underline under the sequence name. myExam Cockpit - Explorer Explorer Program Editor Browse Import Export Edit Simulate X USER USER > HEAD > BRAIN > GENERAL BRAIN Basic Patient View V ROUTINE BRAIN [ HEAD AAHead Scout 00:19 I BRAIN AutoAlign Scout I GENERAL AX DIFFUSION 00:59 E TUMOR 1 Generic Views SAG T1 SE 01:19 E TUMOR + PWI-X 2 Generic Views EL STROKE-X AX FLAIR 02:24 EL MS-X Generic Views Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2022 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 25 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003299200 Healthineers 3. Select the Edit icon to open the program in Program Editor. myExam Cockpit - Explorer Explorer Program Editor Browse Import Export Edit Simulate X 1 USER USER > HEAD > BRAIN > GENERAL BRAIN 4 Basic Patient View V ROUTINE BRAIN HEAD AAHead Scout 4. Once in Program Editor, double-click on the underlined sequence to open the parameter card. myExam Cockpit - Program Editor (Program Path = USER/HEAD/BRAIN/GENERAL) Explorer Program Editor Browse Import Export Edit Simulate × Ec >> Standard USER >> HEAD > BRAIN >> GENERAL myExam Autopilot BRAIN 4 Basic Patient View V ROUTINE BRAIN AAHead Scout 00:19 AutoAlign Scout AX DIFFUSION 00:59 Generic Views SAG T1 SE 01:19 2 Generic Views AX FLAIR 02:24 5. In Parameter Card, select the Upgrade Info/Identical Configuration icon. Position Isocenter ... TE 9.20 - ms rientation Sagittal ... Averages oding Dir. A >> P ... Concatenations rsampling 0 % AutoAlign Head > Basis ... OK Cancel ¿Upgrade Info E 6 Identical Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2022 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 25 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003299200 Healthineers Page 2 of 5 6. Review the Upgrade Info and note parameter changes resulting from conversion during upgrade or import of the protocol. a. If the parameter changes indicated are not acceptable, make manual adjustments to your sequence parameters before continuing to the next step. Tip – If the protocol is corrupt or user has difficulty modifying/fixing parameter changes, select a similar sequence from the Siemens Tree and use “Copy Measure- ment Parameters” from the old sequence to the new sequence. Use this new se- quence to replace the old sequence. b. If the parameter changes indicated are acceptable, continue to the next step. is Upgrade Info 1 Protocol was converted on 8/17/2022: TE 8.90 - 9.20 ms Do not show this information again 6 Identical 7. If parameter changes are acceptable or if manual parameter adjustments were made to compensate for changes, check the box Do not show this information again. is Upgrade Info 1 Protocol was converted on 8/17/2022: TE 8.90 + 9.20 ms Do not show this information again 1 6 Identical 8. Click OK to accept all parameter changes. Y Do not show OK Cancel Upgrade Info E 6 Identical Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2022 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 25 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003299200 Healthineers Page 3 of 5 9. Once complete and Do not show this information again was checked, the underline will be removed from the sequence. myExam Cockpit - Program Editor (Program Path = USER/HEAD/BRAIN/GENERAL) Explorer Program Editor Browse Import Export Edit Simulate X 1 6 USER >> HEAD >> BRAIN >> GENERAL BRAIN Basic Patient View ROUTINE BRAIN AAHead Scout 00:19 AutoAlign Scout AX DIFFUSION 00:59 Generic Views SAG T1 SE 01:19 2 Generic Views 10. After making all necessary changes to the program, select Save Program icon to save the program with the changes. myExam Cockpit - Program Editor (Pro Explorer Browse Import Export X USER > HEAD > BRAIN » GENERAL Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2022 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 25 Aug 2022 | HOOD05162003299200 Healthineers Page 4 of 5 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. 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