SMC Networks Invivo 500082 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

1Rev 05Operator's ManualModel HNC-63-INTNeurovascular Array Coil for thePhilips Intera 1.5T MRI SystemPart Number 500082

10Rev 05Adjust the patient so their shoulders are snug against the curved arch of the posteriorcoil housing.Positioningthe Patient.Firmly hold the ant

11Rev 05SynergyMultiConnect(SMC)The Synergy MultiConnect (SMC) shown here is arequired option to use the HNC-63-INT coil.IMPORTANT: You must have the

12Rev 05Connectingthe CableAttach the Synergy MultiConnect (SMC) holder to the same side of the support as thepatient ineterface control unit (PICU) f

13Rev 05Attach SMC connector to PICU. Example above is left side PICU.Attach SMC connector to PICU. Example above is right side PICU.Right SidePatient

14Rev 05QualityAssuranceChapter 3 - Quality AssuranceRemove the coil top and place the phantom positioner (part number 102485) andthe phantom (part nu

15Rev 05GeometryCoil Selection 3IB-MRIDevic -channel Combination 2345 -connection dMulti Coil noHomogeneity correction noneFOV (mm) 400.00RFOV (%) 100

16Rev 05Example of SURVEY images are below; note position of slices for the SNR check.Proceed to the SNR check on page 16.

17Rev 05Run an SNR CHECK scan using the parameters listed below.TIP: Save this SNR CHECK scan for future QA scans.Position slices for the SNR CHECK as

18Rev 05Reconstruct SNR CHECK image for individual channelsusing the instructions provided below.1. Before running the SNR CHECK scan, be sure to have

19Rev 05SNRCalulations1.Select the reconstructed image from Channel 2, and display an eliptical ROIwith a total pixel area of 1300 mm squared. Refer t

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20Rev 05SNRCalulationsRepeat SNR calculations as described on page 18 for the remainingreconstructed images from channels 3,4,5.Example

21Rev 05SNRCalulationsRepeat SNR calculations as described on page 18 for the remainingreconstructed images from channels 3,4,5.Example

22Rev 05SNRCalulationsRepeat SNR calculations as described on page 18 for the remainingreconstructed images from channels 3,4,5.Example

23Rev 05Chapter 4 - Scanning Set Up The neurovascular array coil contains both a head coil and a neck coil. The headcoil (channel 2), neck coil (chann

24Rev 05ScanningStep by StepScan Select: Software Release 8.1.1, Choose "3IB-MRIDEVIC", Software Releasesabove 8.1.1, choose "SMC-MRI&q

25Rev 05Chapter 5 - Scan ProtocolsInvivo Corporation recomends that you select imaging protocols that have beenestablished by your radiologists. Addit

26Rev 05Chapter 6 - MaintenanceCleaningThe Neurovascular Array coil and patient comfort pads may be cleaned by wipingwith a cloth dampened with a solu

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3Rev 05IntroductionThis manual describes the safety precautions, features, use and care, of the InvivoHNC-63-INT Neurovascular Array Coil, compatible

4Rev 05HNC Neurovascular Array CoilYour HNC-63-INT Neurovascular Array Coil package consists of the following parts. Please inspect the packageupon r

5Rev 05Table of ContentsHNC-63-INT Neurovascular Array Coil ... 4Chapter 1 - Patient Safety ...

6Rev 05Chapter 1 - Patient SafetyCautionsThe following general warning statements apply to scanning with a magneticresonance system. For further detai

7Rev 05If the patient complains of warming, tingling, stinging, or similar sensations,promptly stop the scan procedure, examine the patient, and con

8Rev 05The coil should only be used with the accessories specified in the operator’smanual.The use of accessories other than those specified in the o

9Rev 05Chapter 2 - Using the HNC-63-INTArray CoilPositioning theHNC-63-INTCoil on thePatient TableThe HNC-63-INT Neurovascular Array Coil is designed