NAEOTOM Alpha VB10 SmartSimulator Workbook (USA)

SIEMENS Healthineers SmartSimulator Workbook NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook Software Version VB10 smartsimulator.siemens-healthineers.com/ SIEMENS Healthineers O NAEOTOM Alpha with myExam Companion Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 15 Sep 2023 | HILS 2224 Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Table of Contents Foreword 3 Disclaimer 4 Prerequisites 5 syngo CT VB10 simulator tool introduction 7 Enter the syngo CT simulator 7 Display menus 8 Scan Modes 13 Quantumplus 13 Quantum 16 Quantum Sn 18 Quantum Peak 20 Quantum HD Quantumplus: Single Source 22 Quantum HD Quantumplus: Dual Source 24 Cardiac Quantum HD Quantumplus 27 CT View&GO 30 ISI (Interactive Spectral Imaging) 30 myExam Companion 32 Use the PEPconnect Simulation 32 Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 2 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Foreword Dear participant, Welcome to the SmartSimulator workbook. This workbook will guide you through your lab sessions with NAEOTOM Alpha on VB10 in the SmartSimulator. Have some fun and explore what it can do! The material in this workbook is based on the general tools. It is valid for the NAEOTOM Alpha VB10 software version. Good luck and we hope you enjoy your SmartSimulator time! Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 3 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 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 be regarded as a substitute for 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 these Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the latest 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 Healthineers AG 2024 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthineers AG Siemensstr. 3 91301 Forchheim, Germany Phone: +49 9191 18-0 siemens-healthineers.com Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 4 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Prerequisites Before starting this workbook, please complete the following online trainings on PEPconnect: Applicable for the USA: Introduction to Photon-Counting Fundamentals Video Quantum Technology – Smaller Detector Pixels Video Quantum Technology – Elimination of Electronic Noise Video Quantum Technology – Intrinsic Spectral Sensitivity Video Quantum Technology – Emphasize Low-Energy Photons for a Richer Contrast Video NAEOTOM Alpha Photon-Counting CT Job Aid (VA40) NAEOTOM Alpha Hardware Overview Online Training Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 5 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Patient positioning with mobile workflow and FAST 3D camera video (VA30) Somaris X Reconstructions – Basic Reconstructions Video Somaris X Reconstructions – Inline Results – Parallel and Radial Ranges Video Somaris X Reconstructions – Inline Results – Applications Video NAEOTOM Alpha Reconstructions – Spectral Reconstructions Video NAEOTOM Alpha Reconstructions – Inline Results Multi Energy Video Reconstruction Training for Somaris X Inline Results Applications Video - USA Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 6 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 syngo CT VB10 simulator tool introduction Note: This chapter is an introduction to the basic functions of the CT simulator tools. If you are already familiar with them, please jump to the chapter Scan Modes. Enter the syngo CT simulator After you have entered the simulator system, you are already at the home window of the syngo CT VB10 NAEOTOM Alpha. Press OK to close the General Problem window if it shows up. General Problem X X An unexpected error occurred. The system may be unstable. Finish all current activities and restart the software application. Service information: Time: 2023-07-13T17:12:50 ID: 0_5F41C84F76397831420D4AC0402F5579D43D5A8354968C5C46EC3F8A9A195F SaveLog OK Details Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 7 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Display menus You are now looking at the syngo CT software user interface. SIEMENS Healthineers × KIOSK Mode (restart r Add New Patients Explorer Exam Designer License file Simulator Scan and GO Patient Marking Sim RunSomaris INIT CH Examination System Check Restart Lock There are two Display menus available to define some settings on the simulator. You can park and hide both menus on the left lower edge of the window. Click to hide the menu that is already open. You can hover the mouse over the blue or orange area on the lower left edge of the window to display the corresponding icons. Then click the icon to open the menu. CH Examination System Check Restart Lock Display Simulator Please note: Please be aware that both menus exist only on the simulator Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 8 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 software and not on a real CT scanner software user interface. Please note: Only minimize the platform/menus by clicking the – button. Do not close it by clicking x. O × Help × KIOSK Mode (restart n RunSomaris INIT If you close the ConTobo window Display ConTobo , it will reopen automatically in a few seconds. If you close the Simulator window Display Simulator , you can reopen it from the ConTobo menu → Simulator. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 9 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Display ConTobo Display ConTobo × KIOSK Mode (restart n RunSomaris INIT Simulator Add New Patients Explorer Admin SyngoShell Exam Designer Scan and GO Patient Marking Sim Some interesting tools for your hands- on session: • RunSomaris INIT (please do not click on it now): Restart Somaris in the event of software problems. It takes about three minutes to restart the syngo software UI. • Simulator: Reopen the Simulator window. • Add New Patients: Select this menu item to create new patients in the scheduler for the examinations. • Scan and Go: Start the tablet UI. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 10 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Display Simulator Display Simulator Gantry and IRS simulator (ver. 2.2.9.2) on P60A (impaCT / X.cite) with Vario2 Test Image State: Activated Body Image Body Image A Install Image data Phantom Image Topogram parameter Cardio Config Topogram image file Length [mm]: 0 Start position [mm]: 0 Table height [mm]: 0 Respiratory Config Synchronize table position to topogram start position during loading patient AutoPos Topo start Error Configuration Tomogram parameter Source path L\SimulatorimageData\Fullbody Gantry Configuration Length [mm]: 1504 Start position [mm]: -750 Table height [mm]: 125 Gantry Positioning AutoPos Tomo start Bolus image parameter Gantry Lighting Source path I:\SimulatorimageData\Monitoring_Aorta Injector Configuration Twin beam parameter Source path IRS Parameter Common parameter SimCom Configuration X-Offset [mm] 0 Y-Offset [mm] 0 Z-Offset [mm] 0 Timing Configuration Fake Images Image quality Low Trace Config Control box Gantry remote control Wall switch X-ray foot switch Movement foot switch External Trigger Anzai Sensor Port control Gantry panel P6X Simulator Controls E Reset Apply Body Image In the Display Simulator, you will mainly use the Body Image area. • Tomogram parameter: Select your source path for the simulated scan. Full body is predefined. • AutoPos Tomo start: To get your patient positioned correctly for your scan, please click on this every time before loading the topogram. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 11 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 • Simulator Controls: You can manually open the control elements shown below at any time: o Controlbox o Gantry remote control o Wall switch (do not click, or the system will be shut down) o Footswitch o etc. SIEMENS Controlbox Wall switch (don’t click it, Footswitch Gantry remote or the system will be shut control down) Cardio Config To be able to have different Heart Rates (HR) for Cardiac scans, use the Cardio Config. ECG Curve: • You can configure a user-defined HR. Gantry and IRS simulator (ver. 2.4.3.1) on P87A ( Pro.Pulse / DS4) with Vario2D Test Image Open Cardio Config Window Open CCQ Window Body Image Phantom Image ECG Curve @ Default Pulse Rate 60 Cardio Config Userdefined Filename: Respiratory Config Cardiac Flags Error Configuration ]No PMM ECG leads off []Synthetic trigger []InvalidCommand []Scan repetition ECG channel high Gantry Configuration Connection states of electrodes and signal strength []Ground electrode [F-electrode []R-electrode Gantry Positioning ECG signal strength 3 Gantry Lighting Scan to repeat for I-triggered sequence Injector Configuration IRS Parameter Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 12 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Scan Modes Quantumplus (120 kV, 140 kV) Mono+: 40 to 190 keV Spectral recon* *Depends on the selected protocol. Exercise 1. Open Display Simulator → Body Image. Replace the image data in Tomogram parameter to Fullbody (Old_Data). 2. Click Apply . 3. To make sure that the patient table is in the correct starting position, select AutoPos Tomo start . 4. Minimize Display Simulator . 5. Select the Abdomen CTA protocol. 6. Scan the Topogram (length 1024mm) and define the scan range. 7. Check the following scan parameters for the CTA: • Post Instruction delay - API • Post Bolus Delay (BT) • kV Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 13 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 • CARE keV optimized for • Scan Mode • Used Decision Trees 8. Delete the Contrast entry in the chronicle and change the Absolute Start Delay to the minimum. Answer yourself: What does the CARE keV optimized for change to? 9. Change the Absolute Start Delay to 10 sec. Answer yourself: What does the CARE keV optimized for change to? 10. Select the first Recon box and check the following defined recon parameters: • QIR Strength • iBHC (on/off/type) • Kernel type • Available Kernel range for the used type • Spectral Recon • Inline Results 11. Spectral Recon: Answer yourself: • Which options are available? • Which spectral recon is selected? • What is the Mono+ keV level for None? 12. Inline Results: Answer yourself: Which options are available? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 14 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 13. Inline Results – Multi-Energy: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 14. Answer yourself: Can you define Spectral Recon in combination with Inline Results – Multi-Energy for one Recon Job? 15. Inline Results – Multi Energy: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 16. Define Inline Results → SPP for the fourth Recon Job. Answer yourself: Which Application Classes are available for SPP? 17. Answer yourself: Based on which conditions do we have Mono/Pure Lumen available? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 15 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Quantum (70 kV, 90 kV) Mono+: 40 to 130 keV T3D (no spectral information) Exercise 1. Select a Child, Thorax [factory] protocol and start a new exam. 2. Do not forget to AutoPos Tomo start the patient on the Display Simulator window. 3. Answer yourself: What is the CARE keV optimized for? 4. Answer yourself: Select the first Recon box and check the following defined recon parameters: • QIR Strength • iBHC (on/off/type) • Kernel type • Available Kernel range for the used type • Spectral Recon • Inline Results 5. Spectral Recon: Answer yourself: • Which options are available? • Which spectral recon is selected? • What is the Mono+ keV level for None? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 16 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 6. Answer yourself: Why is the option Inline Results - Multi Energy missing? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 17 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Quantum Sn (Sn100 kV, Sn140 kV) Mono+: 60 to 190 keV T3D (no spectral information) No contrast! Exercise 1. Replace the examination for Lung Low Dose [factory]. 2. Do not forget to AutoPos Tomo start the patient on the Display Simulator window. 3. Answer yourself: What is the CARE keV optimized for? 4. Select the first Recon box and check the following defined recon parameters: • QIR Strength • iBHC (on/off/type) • Kernel type • Available Kernel range for the used type • Spectral Recon • Inline Results 5. Spectral Recon: Answer yourself: • Which options are available? • Which spectral recon is selected? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 18 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 • What is the Mono+ keV level for None? 6. Answer yourself: Why is the option Inline Results - Multi Energy missing? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 19 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Quantum Peak (70-Sn150 kV, 90-Sn150 kV) Mono+: 40 to 190 keV Bone Marrow and Kidney Stones; SPP only for Bone Marrow and Kidney Stones. No contrast! Exercise 1. Replace the examination for Pelvis Bone Marrow [factory]. 2. Do not forget to AutoPos Tomo start the patient on the Display Simulator window. 3. Answer yourself: What is the CARE keV optimized for? 4. Select the first Recon box and check the following defined recon parameters: • QIR Strength • iBHC (on/off/type) • Kernel type • Available Kernel range for the used type • Spectral Recon • Inline Results 5. Spectral Recon: Answer yourself: • Which options are available? • Which spectral recon is selected? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 20 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 • What is the Mono+ keV level for None? 6. Inline Results: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 7. Inline Results-Multi Energy: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 8. Select DE Parallel Ranges in the Inline Results-Multi Energy for the first Recon Job. Choose Bone Marrow as the Application Class. Answer yourself: What are the possible data sets that you can select? 9. Define Inline Results → SPP for the first Recon Job. Answer yourself: Which Application Classes are available for SPP? 10. On the Image Impression tab, turn on the iMAR. Answer yourself: Is it possible? 11. Select the third recon job and turn on the iMAR. Answer yourself: Is it possible? Why? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 21 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Quantum HD Quantumplus: Single Source Single Source UHR: 120 x 0.2mm Mono+: 40 to 190 keV Exercise 1. Start a new examination and select the Thorax[factory] protocol. 2. Do not forget to AutoPos Tomo start the patient on the Display Simulator window. 3. Deactivate the Decision Tree. 4. Answer yourself: Which scan modes are available? 5. Select the Scan Mode RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxHighresul traQuantumplus 6. Select the first Recon box to check the following defined recon parameters: • QIR Strength • iBHC (on/off/type) • iMAR • Kernel type • Available Kernel range for the used type • Spectral Recon • Inline Results Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 22 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 7. Spectral Recon: Answer yourself: • Which options are available? • Which spectral recon is selected? • What is the Mono+ keV level for None? 8. Inline Results: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 9. Inline Results-Multi Energy: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 10. Disable the Multi Recons by selecting None on the Recon&GO tab. 11. Turn on Fix Axial. 12. Change the slice thickness to 0.2mm. 13. Spectral Recon: Answer yourself: Select one spectral recon (that is VNC). Which options are still available? 14. Change the slice thickness to 0.4mm and check the Spectral Recon again. Answer yourself: Which options are available? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 23 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Quantum HD Quantumplus: Dual Source Dual Source High Definition: Flash Wide UHR: 120 x 0.2mm All images will be T3D (no spectral information). Flash UHR: 96 x 0.2 mm Mono+: 40 to 190 keV. Spectral Recon. Exercise 1. Continue with the current examination. 2. Unhide the Scan Mode RoutineFlashSpiralAdultThoraxHig hresultraQuantumplus. To do so, go to the Exam Designer. Then select the Thorax [factory] protocol and click in Modify Protocols. Back to Exam Designer Scan Protocols 1. Select Protocols 2. Modify Protocols 3. Confirm Changes Q Patient Type all Contrast Protocol Protocol Type Clinical Factory Protocols (178) 2 Customer Protocols (17) Decision Tree all Technique Adult 3 Child Add folder Thorax [factory] Thorax Dynamic [factory] 1 Thorax and Abdomen [factory] Thorax and Abdomen Multi P ... Trauma Thorax and Abdomen Multi P ... Lung Screening [factory] Specials Lung Low Dose [factory] Lung Screening and Coronary ... Research intervention 4 Reset Selection Hide Delete Export Import Modify Protocols Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 24 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 3. In the General Scan tab, click in Accessible Scan Modes and select the one that corresponds to the Thorax range: RoutineFlashSpiralAdultThoraxHig hresultraQuantumplus. - Back to Exam Designer Scan Protocols 1. Select Protocols 2. Modify Protocols 3. Confirm Changes Protocol Scan Favorites 1 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 Scan/Recon Accessible Scan Modes Decision Trees Scan Strategies Tilt [P ] Acquisition [ mm ] Scan Direction Direction Patient Position Topogram Scanplanning TopoAdultQuantumSn Off 36 x0,20 Head to Feet Head First - Supine ( ... Premonitoring 1 × 5.00 Head to Feet Head First - Supine ( ... Monitoring 1x 5.00 Head to Feet Head First - Supine ( ... Thorax RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxQuantumplus; RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxHighresultraQua ... Thorax multi [factory] Thorax multi [factory). wo CM ... Head to Feet Head First - Supine ( ... 3 3 3 3 RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxQuantumplus RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxHighresultra Quantumplus RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxQuantumSn RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxHighresultraQuantumSn 27 RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxQuantumplusXcare 2 RoutineSpiralAdultThoraxQuantumSnXcare RoutineFlashSpiralAdultThoraxQuantumSn RoutineFlashSpiralAdultThoraxHighresultraQuantumSn 3 Select Protocols Validate Scan Mode Confirm Changes 4. Rename the new protocol, confirm your changes and then select Save Protocols. Back to Exam Designer Scan Protocols 1. Select Protocols 2. Modify Protocols 3. Confirm Changes Protocol Scan Favorites Dose Timing Config Physio Scan Contrast CH Recon Favorites General Recon Recon&GO Image Impression Recon Box Physio Recon Auto Tasking nline Options Find/Replace Scan/Recon 1 Scan/Recon ible Scan Modes Strategy Review Decision Trees Scan Strategies Tilt [*] Acquisition [mm Scan Direction Direction Patient Position Scans Position Thorax new TopoAdultQuantumSn Of 36 x 0.20 Head to Feet Head First - Supine ( ... 513 Premonitoring 1x 5.00 Head to Feet Head First - Supine ( ... 0.0 Monitoring 1 x 5,00 Head to Feet Head First - Supine ( ... 0.0 Thorax RoutineSpiralAdult Thor OF Thorax multi [factory] Thorax multi [factory]. wo CM .. 144 x 0.40 Head to Feet Head First - Supine ( ... 5 5 5 5 2 Select Protocols Validate Scan Mode Confirm Changes 5. Close the Exam Designer. 6. Replace the examination for the renamed Protocol (that is Thorax new). 7. Deactivate the Decision Tree. 8. Select the Scan Mode RoutineFlashSpiralAdultThoraxHig hresultraQuantumplus. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 25 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 9. Select the first Recon box to check the following defined recon parameters: • QIR Strength • iBHC (on/off/type) • Kernel type • Available Kernel range for the used type • Spectral Recon • Inline Results 10. Spectral Recon: Answer yourself: • Which options are available? • Which spectral recon is selected? • What is the Mono+ keV level for None? 11. Inline Results: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 12. Inline Results-Multi Energy: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 15. Change the kernel to Br80. 16. Spectral Recon: Select one spectral recon (that is VNC). Answer yourself: Which options are still available? 17. Change the kernel to Br76 and check the Spectral Recon again. Answer yourself: Which options are available? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 26 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 Cardiac Quantum HD Quantumplus Cardiac High Definition: This is possible with Spiral, Sequential, but no Flash mode. Cardiac UHR: 120 x 0.2mm All images will be T3D (no spectral information). Cardiac Research: 96 x 0.2 mm Mono+: 40 to 190 keV. Spectral Recon. Exercise 1. Close the examination. 2. Open Display Simulator → Body Image and replace the image data in Tomogram parameter to SPP_Coronary_CTA. 3. Click Apply . 4. To make sure that the patient table is in the correct starting position, select AutoPos Tomo start 5. Minimize Display Simulator . 6. Start a new examination and select the Coronary CTA Stents [factory] protocol. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 27 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 7. In case your “virtual patient” is senior, switch the age to Adult in myExam Compass. Doing this, you remove the Calcium scoring range. 8. Deactivate the Decision Tree. 9. Answer yourself: Which scan modes are available? 10. Select the Scan Mode CardiacDualSourceSpiralAdultAng ioHighresultraQuantumplus. 11. Answer yourself: Why do we have two topograms? 12. Answer yourself: What is the current kV? 13. Select the fourth Recon box to check the following defined recon parameters: • QIR Strength • iBHC (on/off/type) • Kernel type • Available Kernel range for the used type • Spectral Recon • Inline Results 14. Spectral Recon: Answer yourself: • Which options are available? • Which spectral recon is selected? • What is the Mono+ keV level for None? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 28 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 15. Inline Results: Answer yourself: Which options are available? 16. Answer yourself: Why is the option Inline Results - Multi Energy missing? 17. Answer yourself: Where can you find the Cardiac UHR Research scan mode? 18. Close the patient. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 29 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 CT View&GO ISI (Interactive Spectral Imaging) Exercise 1. Go to the Patient Browser. SIEMENS Healthineers 2. Find and select the patient called Thx_Abd_SPP_Liver. 3. Switch the series view to List. Then select the series number 25 by pressing the Ctrl key. eries Series Number Series Description Modality # Instances in ... Series Archived Exported Serie + 14 D70 Alg. ThAbd 3,00 Br40 Q3 MPR cor CT 87 1/31/2 16 D70 Alg. ThAbd 3,00 Br40 Q3 MPR sag CT 120 Ec 1/31/2 18 D70 Alg. ThAbd 1,00 BI56 Q3 CT 567 1/31/2 19 D70 Alg. ThAbd 1,00 BIS6 Q3 MPR cor CT 295 TO 1/31/2 21 D70 Alg. ThAbd 1,00 BI56 Q3 MPR sag CT 295 1/31/2 23 VNC D70 Alg. ThAbd 3,00 Qr40 Q3 CT 199 1/31/2 25 #PP D70 Alg. ThAbd 2,00 Qr40 Q3 Monoenergetic Plus SPP_ME70 CT 398 1/31/2 24 5'min Lever 3,00 Br40 Q3 CT 67 1/31/2 26 5'min Lever 1,00 Br40 Q3 CT 252 1/31/2 501 Patient Protocol CT 1 1/31/2 502 Dose Report SR 1 To 1/31/2 27 #PP 5'min Lever 1,50 Qr40 Q3 SPP CT 201 1/31/2 503 Examination Report SR 1 1/31/2 1.007 Results SyngoVIA CT View&GO CT 5 1/31/2 4. Load the images to CT View&GO by selecting the icon Double-click to View&GO . expand the image. SIEMENS Healthineers O CT ViewAGO x K Series x CT View&GO Stuk 3el Stack 4:4 Follow Up Thx Abd_SPP_Liver Erasmus MC Sand and Archive Alpha_056 *01/31/2022, F. 1D NAEOTOM Alpha APR YHT MPR MEP syngo CT VA504 181/2022 Compare 01/31/2022 FFS CT, Abd_AF_Lever_yenThA ... 01/31/2022 #PP D70 Alg. ThAbd 2.00 Or40 03 Monoenergetic Plus SPP_ME70 Favorite Tools 3:51:35.85 PM DEMEP 501 25 IMA 1 SP F1326.5 Favorite Tools O SL 2.0/144x0.4/p0.8 key 70 3D o +C KV 120 F Eff. MAS 89 0.25 GTOO 361 -16.45/0 Y 350 Qr40.13. NETOLOV Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 30 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 5. Answer yourself: Which spectral features are available in ISI? (Interactive tool at the left side of the segment). 6. Answer yourself: Under which circumstances will you have PureLumen available? 7. Open the patient called Aortic_CTA_vSPP in CT View&GO. Answer yourself: Which spectral features are available in ISI? Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 31 of 32 SmartSimulator Workbook | NAEOTOM Alpha Workbook – Software Version VB10 Workbook Effective Date: 25 Jun 2025 | QR700024796 myExam Companion Use the PEPconnect Simulation For more information regarding myExam Companion, complete the following online training on PEPconnect: myExam Companion Software Version VB10 Building a New Decision Tree Simulation Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date: 19 Jul 2024 | HILS 2224 Page 32 of 32