ARTICLE - How to scan different body parts?

In this short article we will explain how to use the isocentre tool to move within a total body model, in the area of interest.

Select – 6. Anatomy models – Corsmedian - Whole-Body 

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The second window will open to your 3 Viewing Screens. 

1. Tools – click on the drop-down arrow.

In the Isocenter tab, you will have two options: Whole Body and Regions.                        

• Whole Body will allow you to choose specific areas
• Regions will allow you to choose specific body parts

• At this point you can choose the area you want to scan and Save it.
• You will now have 3 new SCOUT Images in the area that you selected to scan. Place the new SCOUT Images in your viewers.

• Add pulse sequences next
• Under Standard Protocols, you can open the area you would like to scan. For instance, I will be scanning a Thoracic Spine.  You will notice, the standard protocols offer 3 new scouts for you to use and for your placement.

• You can select the entire protocol or select specific sequences.
• Add with position or Add without position: this choice will depend on if you want a quick start to the scan or if you want to set the sequence up yourself.        
• Choose one, Add with position or Add without position. 
• Close the pulse sequences box.
• The Protocol then will load into your Pulse Sequence tray.

• You can now set up each individual sequence.