Mobile-friendly GE Lightspeed VCT operator manual to help you keep your CT scanning reliably. Find the latest GE Lightspeed VCT technologist manual procedures, complete with applications tips and workarounds. Find technical specifications and in-depth system information on the GE Lightspeed VCT system information page.
Important Note: This guide is not intended to teach MRI theory. It is necessary for the MRI operator to have sufficient knowledge of the modality to safely perform MRI scan procedures. Before continuing, see disclaimer below.
- Daily Prep and Tube Warmup
- Edit Protocols and Autovoice
- SmartPrep
- VariSpeed
- SmartScore (Prospective Gating)
- Cardiac Imaging
- Patient Setup
- Patient Scout Scans
- Localizer Scan
- Patient-Timing Bolus Scans
- Patient Contrast Enhanced Cardiac Scan
- Reconstruct Cardiac Images
- Save ECG Trace
- Adjust Cardiac Triggers
- Insert Triggers
- Delete Triggers
- Invert Trace
- Save or Reset Trace Modifications
- How To Measure Distance on Trace
- Zoom In or Out on a Trace
- Related Resources
Daily Prep and Tube Warmup
Tube Warmup Procedure
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Edit Protocols and Autovoice
Create or Edit Scan Protocol
Record Custom AutoVoice Message
Set AutoVoice Language
Adjust Preset AutoVoice Delay
Delete AutoVoice Message
Copy and Paste Scan Protocols
Delete Scan Protocol
ECG Trace
SmartPrep
Set SmartPrep Scan Parameters
Scan Baseline Phase
Scan Monitor Phase
Perform Scan Phase
VariSpeed
How to Use VariSpeed
SmartScore (Prospective Gating)
Setup Exam Prescription for SmartScore Gating
Cardiac Imaging
Patient Setup
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Localizer Scan
Patient-Timing Bolus Scans
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Additional Notes:
Patient Contrast Enhanced Cardiac Scan
Additional Notes:
Specifically for cardiac images:
Reconstruct Cardiac Images
Save ECG Trace
Adjust Cardiac Triggers
Insert Triggers
Delete Triggers
Invert Trace
Save or Reset Trace Modifications
How To Measure Distance on Trace
Zoom In or Out on a Trace
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