Performing CT Constancy

Performing CT Constancy Biograph Trinion Systems VK10 This Job Aid is designed to assist the user with performing the Monthly CT Constancy. Setting up the CT Phantom 1. Install the CT phantom bracket at the head end of the bed. 2. Tighten the CT phantom bracket by turning the knob clockwise. 3. Install CT phantom at the end of the table. 3 4 5) 2 .1) Patient table top 2) Phantom holder 3) Water phantom Slice thickness phantom 5) Wire and alignment phantom 6 6) Reference marking 4. The user will use the fixed remote or wireless remote to position the phantom. a. Use the Light Marker and Table Feed Buttons (up/down/in/out): ! Please Note: If Programmed: If Programmed: ! phantom is required. User should uncheck CTDI Air, CTDI Head, CTDI Body, and Table User can use predetermined saved position (“A” or “B”) within the User can use predetermined saved position (“A” or “B”) within the 1. 2. User should complete “Low Contrast” separately as different Scan&GO tablet – User must verify phantom position with light marker Scan&GO tablet – User must verify phantom position with light marker 12408 Check Error! Unknown document property name. | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 5/31/2025 | QR700022421 SIEMENS Healthineers Accessing Constancy in Clinical Configuration 1. Navigate to the upper right corner of the screen. 2. Click the Settings icon and Select Clinical Configuration. Configuration Panel Administration Portal Administration Portal [EN] Clinical Configuration checkup 3. Select the Quality Assurance tab (A) at the top, then Quality Assurance (B) in the left menu, then IEC Constancy (C) from the list of options. Factory Diagnosis Installation " Technical Configuratic O Quality Assurance Clinical Configuration MI Quality Assurance IEC Constancy A MI NEMA NU 2-2018 Function MI NEMA NU 2-2007 Calibration MI Cross Calibration Phantom Position Check Quality Assurance B Lightmarker Quality Status Overview Sagittal/Coronal Lightmarker Topogram Positioning IEC Constancy C Slice Thickness EC Constancy Reference Homogeneity/Water IEC Acceptance Noise MIF Extended QA Contrast Patient Table Positioning CTDI Air Tube Voltage 4. Select Constancy Test Functions. a. Calibration, Phantom Position Check, Lightmarker, Sagittal/Coronal Lightmarker, Topogram Positioning, Slice Thickness, Homogeneity/Water, Noise, MTF, Contrast, Tube Voltage, and Image Test Please Note: ! phantom is required. 3. User should uncheck CTDI Air, CTDI Head, CTDI Body, and Table 4. User should complete “Low Contrast” separately as different 5. Once the user is satisfied with the selected test functions, select Go to proceed. Go Error! Unknown document property name. | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 5/31/2025 | QR700022421 SIEMENS Healthineers 6. Enter the name of the tester (initials), then select Go. Quality IEC ConstancyNormal Enter name of tester: Testers Initials Enter material numbers. Slice phantom: Water phantom ( 20 cm ): Wire phantom: Low Contrast phantom: CTDI Body phantom: CTDI Head phantom: Enter serial numbers: Dosimeter: Ionisation chamber: . Click GO, when ready. Table movements will start automatically (0 more) (O mare) Go Cancel 7. Select the Start button on the CT Control Box to begin Calibration. Illuminated in green: Illuminated in yellow: Ready for scanning Radiation 8. Select phantom and position using the lightmarkers to hit the phantom’s reference position. Please select and insert one of the following phantoms: P81 System phantom Use phantom holder with alignment part 10250156 only P81 System phantom with low contrast part Use phantom holder 10250156 only Move the table until the inner lightmarker hits the phantoms reference position as shown with a red arrow in the picture. The table height will automatically be adjusted if possible, otherwise you will be informed how to adjust the phantom's height manually in the next step. Please note that phantoms with water parts are expected to have room temperature. O Confirm that phantom has been placed at reference position with "Ok". Ok Error! Unknown document property name. | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 5/31/2025 | QR700022421 SIEMENS Healthineers 9. Select OK to begin the Phantom Position Check Function. Illuminated in green: Illuminated in yellow: Ready for scanning Radiation 10. Once the Phantom Position Check completes, the Lightmarker (z-position) test is loaded. a. Press Start on the CT Control Box when prompted b. Evaluate the position of the strip at the top of the image acquired Siemens Quality Quality 11364752_1001 01 symbla Pro spacta X3 01/01/1996, O SPECTSYT JO MARCA 06/29/2023 1:42:51.13 PM 102 IMA 2 ROT 101 TP - 1,299.5 KY 130 ElT. MAS 180 TI 1.0 OT 0.0 SL 1.0/32:0.7 250.0 000 Or40f3 n3 02800:0HrALfabA c. Compare the image with the pictures displayed in the content area of the IEC Constancy dialog box Check Z-Position of Phantom Z-Position Feed In 1mm Eand out 1mm Back to main And gran And scan i. Correct the table position by clicking Feed In or Feed Out. With Feed In or Feed Out, you can move the table by 1 mm. A new image is acquired. ii. Repeat step “C” until you have set the correct z-position. d. Click Continue. 11. The Sagittal/Coronal Lightmarker function is started automatically. a. Confirm the positioning lasers are centered through the Horizontal and Vertical “etched” lines of the phantom b. Select Continue to accept the position Error! Unknown document property name. | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 5/31/2025 | QR700022421 SIEMENS Healthineers 12. The patient table will move into the position for the Topogram Positioning function. a. Press Start on the CT Control Box. b. A horizontal green line is displayed – click and drag the line so that it is centered through the middle of the slice thickness phantom. c. Select Go to continue. 13. Evaluate and select the display corresponding to the phantom image, adjust with Feed In or Feed Out if needed, and then select Continue. ote Access) ? C+ Siemens Quality Quality 11364752_100101 Symbia Pr Quality Assurance Clinical Configuration 01/01/1996, 0 SPECTsyng 06/28/2023 2:34:59.09 PM 107 IMA2 T ROT 101 TP -1,297.0 Check Z-Position of Phantom Z-Position correct Feed in and scan Cancel Continue and scall Eeed out Reposition Phantom KV 130 EN. MAS 180 GT 0.0 SL 3.0/3x3.0 250.0 0/0 Or40fS.n3.:02408:0Hr.AL1abA Function "Quality Topogram Positioning" started. Preparing scan . (0 more) Evaluating results Move green line to the center of the phantom slice section. Click GO to continue. Preparing scan Evaluating results Please compare image with the pictures above and select the appropriate command button (0 more) Continue Feed In Feed Out Cancel 14. Slice Thickness, Homogeneity/Water, Noise, MTF, Contrast, and Tube Voltage will run automatically. Error! Unknown document property name. | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 5/31/2025 | QR700022421 SIEMENS Healthineers 15. Image Test Review allows the user to check all images and results to verify. a. User must accept or not accept results ! Please Note: ! repeated. If the test remains out of tolerance, contact your local Service Please Note: Any test that is not in tolerance will display a Any test that is not in tolerance will display a and should be X and should be , , repeated. If the test remains out of tolerance, contact your local Service 16. Check the results and verify all selected tests are in tolerance. ! Please Note: Any test that is not in tolerance will display a X and should be , repeated. If the test remains out of tolerance, contact your local Service 17. Quality Test Results: A defined number of results are stored. Older values are overwritten by new values. The images recorded during measurement are stored as images of the patient “Siemens Quality” in the Patient Browser under local data. The daily and monthly quality test results are located in the Administration Portal within Service Reports. All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Error! Unknown document property name. | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG, 2025 Master Template Effective Date: 3/5/2020 | HOOD05162003074494 Job Aid Effective Date: 5/31/2025 | QR700022421 SIEMENS Healthineers 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. 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