SMC Networks Invivo HNC-63-INT - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
HNC-63-INT Neurovascular Array Coil ........................................................ 4
Chapter 1 - Patient Safety ............................................................................ 6
Training ........................................................................................................ 6
Quality Assurance ....................................................................................... 6
Indications .................................................................................................... 6
Contraindications ......................................................................................... 6
Precautions .................................................................................................. 6
Cautions ....................................................................................................... 7
Emergency Procedures ............................................................................... 7
Technical Considerations ............................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 - Using the HNC-63-INT Neurovascular Array Coil ................... 9
Positioning the HNC-63-INT Coil on the Patient Table ................................ 9
Positioning the Patient ............................................................................... 10
Synergy MultiConnect (SMC) .................................................................... 11
Connecting the Cable ................................................................................. 12
Left Side Patient Interface Control Unit (PICU) ......................................... 13
Right Side Patient Interface Control Unit (PICU) ....................................... 13
Chapter 3 - Quality Assurance ................................................................... 14
Quality Assurance ..................................................................................... 14
SNR Calculations ....................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4 - Scanning Set Up ..................................................................... 23
Head and Neck Imaging ............................................................................. 23
Selecting the Active Coil ............................................................................ 23
Field of View and Coverage ....................................................................... 23
Survey Image ............................................................................................. 23
Using Autoshim .......................................................................................... 23
Scanning Step by Step .............................................................................. 24
Chapter 5 - Scan Protocols ........................................................................ 25
Chapter 6 - Maintenance ............................................................................. 26
Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 26
Storage ...................................................................................................... 26