Topic ID: id_11038853
Version: 4.0
Date: Mar 29, 2022 8:53:47 AM

Tube Warmup

Prerequisites

Table 2. Safety

Notice Image

caution

Remove any objects from scan window area which may interfere with the rotating gantry.

caution

Ionizing Radiation Hazard
Exposure to ionizing radiation may cause personal injury or adverse health effects.
No personnel or patients should be in the area of the gantry while scanning without using adequate radiation safety precautions.
Do not leave the system unattended during a scan.

Table 3. Required conditions
Condition	Reference	Effectivity
Recommend procedure completion by GE Service trained personnel.	-	-
Gantry covers and scan window installed.	-	-

Overview

Tube warm-up heats the tube to a safe operating point for patient scanning.

Procedure

Move table to longitudinal home position.
Click TUBE WARMUP.
Click ACCEPT & RUN TUBE WARMUP in Warning window.

note: If Attention window is displayed, click OK.
Click QUIT in Daily Preparation window.

Finalization

No finalization steps.