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QDR for Windows XP Reference Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introducing the QDR System ................................................................. 1-1
Introducing the QDR Series Models ........................................................................ 1-2
Introducing the System Hardware Components ...................................................... 1-3
Operator Console ............................................................................................... 1-3
Computer Hardware and Peripherals ........................................................... 1-3
Examination Table ............................................................................................. 1-3
Table Pad ..................................................................................................... 1-4
C-Arm ................................................................................................................ 1-4
X-Ray Source and Detectors ................................................................... 1-4
Laser ........................................................................................................ 1-4
Control Panel ..................................................................................................... 1-5
The Discovery and Explorer Control Panels .......................................... 1-5
The Control Panel Switches and Indicators ............................................ 1-5
Introducing the QDR for Windows XP Software .................................................... 1-7
Main Window Overview ................................................................................... 1-7
Main Window Features ...................................................................................... 1-7
Introducing the Quality Control Spine Phantom ..................................................... 1-8
Introducing the Positioning Aids ............................................................................. 1-9
Knee Positioner ................................................................................................ 1-10
Foot Restraint (Hip Positioner) ........................................................................ 1-10
Forearm Positioner ........................................................................................... 1-10
Head Positioner (Discovery-A and SL Models) .............................................. 1-11
Head Positioner (Discovery-C, Ci, W, Wi and Explorer Models) .................. 1-12
Introducing the Product Support Materials ............................................................ 1-12
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Chapter 8 - Performing and Analyzing the AP Lumbar Spine Scan ...................... 8-1
The AP Lumbar Spine Examination ........................................................................ 8-2
Preparing the Patient .......................................................................................... 8-2
Creating/Retrieving a Patient Biography ........................................................... 8-2
Selecting the Scan Type and Mode .................................................................... 8-2
Choosing the Scan Mode ............................................................................. 8-3
Confirming Scan Parameters ....................................................................... 8-3
Positioning the Patient and C-arm ............................................................... 8-4
Placing the Patient on the Table .................................................................. 8-5
Positioning the Patient ................................................................................. 8-5
Positioning the C-arm .................................................................................. 8-6
Performing the Examination .............................................................................. 8-7
Starting the AP Lumbar Spine Scan ............................................................ 8-8
Repositioning the Scan ................................................................................ 8-9
Exiting the Examination .................................................................................. 8-11
Performing the Analysis .................................................................................. 8-11
Choosing the Method of Analysis ............................................................. 8-11
Methods of Analysis ............................................................................. 8-12
Performing the Analysis ............................................................................ 8-13
One-Time™ Auto Analysis ....................................................................... 8-13
Manual Analysis ........................................................................................ 8-14
Performing the Manual Analysis .......................................................... 8-15
Adjusting the Image Display ................................................................ 8-16
Defining the Region of Interest (ROI) .................................................. 8-16
The Global ROI Toolbox ...................................................................... 8-17
Viewing/Editing the Bone Map ............................................................ 8-18
Marking Intervertebral Spaces .............................................................. 8-20
Labeling The Vertebral Bodies ............................................................. 8-22
Including or Excluding Vertebrae from Analysis ................................. 8-22
Viewing Results .................................................................................... 8-24
Exiting the Analysis ......................................................................................... 8-26
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Chapter 11 - Performing and Analyzing the Whole Body Scan ............................ 11-1
The Whole Body Examination .............................................................................. 11-2
Auto Whole Body ............................................................................................ 11-2
Chapter 12 - Performing and Analyzing the AP/Lateral Spine Scan ................... 12-1
The AP/Lateral Spine Examination ....................................................................... 12-2
Preparing the Patient ........................................................................................ 12-2
Creating/Retrieving a Patient Biography ......................................................... 12-2
Placing the Patient on the Table ...................................................................... 12-2
Selecting the Scan Type and Mode .................................................................. 12-3
Choosing the Scan Mode ...................................................................... 12-3
Positioning the Patient ..................................................................................... 12-4
Positioning the C-arm ...................................................................................... 12-5
Confirming Scan Parameters ..................................................................... 12-6
Performing the AP Scan .................................................................................. 12-7
Starting the AP Scan .................................................................................. 12-8
Repositioning the Scan .............................................................................. 12-9
Analyzing the AP Scan .................................................................................... 12-9
Performing the Analysis ............................................................................ 12-9
Choosing the Method of Analysis ............................................................. 12-9
Methods of Analysis ........................................................................... 12-10
Performing the AP Analysis .......................................................................... 12-11
One-Time™ Auto Analysis ..................................................................... 12-11
Manual Analysis ...................................................................................... 12-12
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Index
Content
Subject Page
Introducing the QDR Series Models 1-2
Introducing the System Hardware Components 1-3
Introducing the QDR for Windows XP Software 1-7
Introducing the Quality Control Spine Phantom 1-8
Introducing the Positioning Aids 1-9
Introducing the Product Support Materials 1-12
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Computer
Front
Safety
Stop
Control Panel KP1068A-0101
Operator Console
The Operator Console acts as the system controller and contains
the Computer Hardware and Peripherals.
Examination Table
The Examination Table is the part of the system where the scans
are performed and the data is sent to the computer. The major
components are described below.
Table Pad
The Table pad provides a cushion for the patient during the exam
with indicators to help align the patient during the exam.
Figure 1-2
Table Pad (typical)
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C-Arm
Note: Explorer C-arm also contains The C-arm and table drive motors provide the table and arm
its Control Panel. motion required to scan the X-ray beam along the patient’s body.
The C-arm contains the X-ray source, X-ray detectors and laser.
Laser
The laser projects a red visual cross-hair indicator onto the patient
during the patient positioning procedure. The cross-hair indicator
shows the starting position of the X-ray beam.
Control Panel
Note: Refer to Chapter 4 for a There are different control panels for the Discovery C/Ci/W/Wi,
detailed explanation of the Discovery A/SL and Explorer. The control panel for the QDR
functions of the control panel.
Series contains a set of switches and indicators that control the
movement of the table and C-Arm. This allows the operator to
help the patient on and off the table, and permits accurate
positioning of the laser.
Also, an Emergency Stop button allows the operator to halt the
scan at any point that the operator feels that the patient’s safety is
in jeopardy.
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Figure 1-4
Discovery A/SL
Control Panel
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Figure 1-5
Explorer
Control Panel
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6 5 4 7
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Knee Positioner
Figure 1-8 Knee
The Knee Positioner
Positioner
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The large knee positioner is placed under the patient’s lower legs.
This allows positioning of the femurs so that they are as close to
90o to the spine as possible in order to flatten the back. The
operator can rotate the pillow to one of three sides to adjust for
the height of the patient and length of their legs.
Velcro
R
Strap
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Forearm Positioner
The Forearm Positioner is a contour foam pad that is placed over
the front edge of the table. The patient places their forearm and
hand along the back of the opening with the hand resting on the
palm mouse in a loose fist. This flattens the forearm on the table
during the scan.
Figure 1-10
The Forearm Positioner
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Content
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Introducing Key Elements 2-2
Introducing the Scan Sites 2-4
Lumbar Spine 2-4
Proximal Femur 2-5
Forearm 2-6
Whole Body 2-7
Understanding the Scan Results 2-8
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Principles of Operation
The basic principle of DXA data acquisition is based on the
different bone and soft tissue attenuation characteristics at the two
pulsed X-ray levels. A calibration drum, comprised of known
amounts of bone and soft tissue equivalent materials is placed in
the beam. As the beam passes through the patient, more lower
energy X-rays than higher energy X-rays are absorbed by the
anatomical structures in the patient. The beam is then registered
by the detectors in the C-arm. The raw scan data, containing the
attenuation values of tissue, bone, and the calibration drum are
captured and transferred to a computer. An algorithm interprets
each pixel, creates an image and quantitative measurement of the
bone and body tissues.
Lumbar Spine
The spine consists of a number of vertebrae categorized as
cervical (upper column), thoracic (mid column), lumbar (mid to
lower), and sacrum and coccyx (at the end). Significant bone loss
due to aging or osteoporosis is often observed in the vertebrae,
and particularly in the lumbar area.
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The AP Lumbar Spine is the most widely used anatomical site for
the evaluation of osteoporosis. The vertebral bodies, L1 through
L4, contain approximately 40% cortical and 60% trabecular bone.
The high amount of trabecular bone and the relative ease of
Proximal Femur
The femur is the skeletal site where the most serious
consequences of osteoporosis (fractures) often occur.
Femoral Neck
Trochanter
Wardís
Triangle
Inter-trochanter
Total Hip
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BMD results for proximal femur (Hip) scans, are reported for five
different anatomical areas: Total Hip, Femoral Neck, Trochanter,
Inter-Trochanter, and Ward’s Triangle.
• The Total Hip is the most reproducible measurement of
the hip and has become the preferred clinical
measurement of the hip bone mineral density.
• The Femoral Neck region contains a large proportion of
trabecular bone and provides an easily reproducible area
in the hip for DXA scanning. The analysis is completed
by placing a specific region at the anatomical landmark.
That landmark, called the “greater trochanter notch”
permits reproducibility for longitudinal scanning.
• The Trochanter is a triangular region whose boundaries
are the lateral edge of the femur and the inferior edge of
the neck box and the solid line where the edge of the
femur changes curvature below the trochanter.
Forearm
Bone loss may be notable in the forearm and for this reason it can
be used as a scan site. The forearm scan includes the region of the
radius and ulna and the wrist bones (carpals).
Carpal Bones
Ulna
Radius
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The Ulna is the smaller of the two bones and is located laterally,
or on the “small finger side” of the forearm.
The Radius is larger than the Ulna and allows the rotation of the
forearm. This bone includes an important anatomical structure
described as the “Distal 1/3.” This is an active metabolic bone
site.
The Carpal bones are two rows of small bones also known as the
“Wrist” bones.
Whole Body
Note: Whole Body is available as Discovery-A, -W and Wi instruments allow regional and global
an option on Explorer. measurement of the Whole Body. An advanced application of
QDR technology can directly measure fat and skeletal mass and is
useful in research and clinical studies.
The anatomical
areas analyzed are:
• the head
• the left arm
• the right arm
• the left rib
• the right rib
• the T-spine
• the L-spine
• the pelvis
• the left leg
• the right leg
The subregion
analyzed includes
all of the above
except the head.
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Z-Score
The Z-score is a measure of the difference between the patient’s
BMD and that of healthy people of the same sex, age and
ethnicity.
T-Score
The T-score is a measure of the difference between the patient’s
BMD and that of a young adult population of the same sex and
ethnicity.
Reference Database
The reference database represents the average results as a
function of age, sex, and ethnicity for a matched population.
Reference curves specify average BMD, and standard deviation
as a function of age. Each curve applies to a specific scan type,
analysis type, bone region, patient sex, and ethnic group.
Reference database reports use these reference curves for graphic
display, and for the calculation of Z and T scores. Each of these
curves compares a patient scan, or a series of patient’s scans, with
the reference database.
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Understanding the Mouse 3-2
Using the Mouse with QDR for Windows XP 3-3
Software
Understanding the QDR User Interface 3-4
Understanding QDR Main Window Components 3-7
Introducing the System Software Reminders 3-13
Introducing the System Software Help 3-14
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Mouse Tasks
You can use the mouse:
To... Move the mouse And...
and point...
Enter text Inside a field Press and release (click) the
in a field left mouse button once to
insert the cursor into a field
so that you can type text.
Perform an Anywhere on a Press and release the left
action button in a mouse button (click).
window
Move an To the object Press and hold the left mouse
object on button down.
the desktop Move the mouse, dragging
the icon to the spot that you
want it to remain.
Release the mouse button.
This is referred to as
dragging and dropping.
Main Window
Figure 3-1 Menu bar Main work area
The QDR Main Window
Note: Figure depicts Discovery
Main Window, Explorer has
slightly different appearance but
the same functions.
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Function Buttons Ticker Tape
Tab Windows
These windows are generally a series of windows with tabs that
are grouped together because they contain related information.
For example, the “Select a Scan” window is a series of three tabs
that allow you to select unanalyzed scans, analyzed scans, or all
scans.
Figure 3-2 Window Tabs Search Text Field
Tab Window
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Sort List Function Button Scroll Bar
Dialog Windows
Figure 3-3 Radio Button Drop Down Menu
Dialog Windows
Check Box
Text Field
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Button Description
This button initiates the daily QC procedure.
When flashing, indicates that daily QC needs to
be performed before you can begin scanning
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Button Description
This button opens the Patient drawer and displays
a list of all patients on the system. You can also
add a new patient record or edit an existing
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patient record.
Button Description
This button initiates saving scan data to selected
media so that it may be restored for later use.
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Using Menus
The menus available in the QDR for Windows XP software are
listed in the menu bar at the top of the window. In most cases, you
can use the buttons to perform the same tasks as some of the
menu options.
Choosing Menu Items
You can choose a menu selection by:
1. Pointing to it with the mouse and clicking on it; or,
2. Pressing and holding the Alt key while typing the underlined
letter in the menu title. For example, from the main window
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Using Sub-Menus
Some menu selections display a sub-menu that appears alongside
the parent menu. Menu items that open a sub-menu display with a
right arrow (→) or left arrow (←) symbol. Select an item from a
sub-menu the same way that you select an item from a regular
menu. For example, press Alt + U to open the Utilities menu.
Scroll down to Database Tools, then scroll across to select an item
from the sub-menu.
Closing Menus
To close a menu, click anywhere outside of the menu.
Entering Text
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Use the Tab key or your mouse to position the cursor into the text
field. Click once inside the text field to begin entering text.
Tabs
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Drop-down Lists
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The dialog box shows a drop-down list for the Spine Analysis.
Clicking on the down arrows displays the list of options from
which to choose. Highlight the desired field and click once.
Radio Buttons
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Command Buttons
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Check Boxes
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Check Boxes appear in various menus and are used to select one
or more items in a list.
Scroll Bars
Scroll bars appear on the right and bottom edges of some screens.
Use the scroll bars to view portions of the window that are not
entirely visible.
View hidden portions of the screen by clicking on the arrows at
either end of the scroll bar, or by dragging the slider box between
the arrows.
The horizontal scroll bar moves the contents within the window
left and right. The vertical scroll bar moves the contents of the
window up and down.
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Flashing Buttons
Flashing buttons indicate that you need to perform a task before
you can proceed with daily operations or that you are in danger of
losing unsaved information.
Daily QC
When the Daily QC button is flashing, it indicates
that you must perform QC before performing an
examination. Refer to Chapter 5, Quality Control,
KP1035A-0307 for detailed instructions for performing daily QC.
System Backup
When the System Backup button is flashing, it
indicates that you need to perform a system
backup. Backing up the system is a weekly
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procedure for ensuring that your data is protected
in the event of a system failure. You can still
perform your daily operations, but you should
perform the system backup (by clicking the
System Backup button), as soon as possible.
Tool Tips
Tool tips appear when you position the mouse pointer over a
button. A small rectangle appears with a description of the button.
You do not need to click the button to view the tool tip.
2 If the blue Help button is not visible, look for a Help button
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on the currently open window.
3 Click Help if the button is there.
In either case, a screen similar to the one below appears.
The online help is standard Windows help and operates the
same.
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Ticker Tape
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Circuit Breaker and Indicator 4-2
Discovery Control Panels 4-3
Explorer Control Panel 4-6
Turning Discovery Power On and Off 4-7
Turning Explorer Power On and Off 4-9
Emergency Procedures 4-11
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Step Action
1 Verify that the green indicator on the back of the left
pedestal is on (Figure 4-1).
This light indicates that the system is receiving AC power.
2 On the Control Panel (see page 4-3 for C/Ci/W/Wi models
or page 4-4 for A/SL models), press the Power button.
The Power green indicator illuminates.
Note: Because the computer and 3 On the Operator Console, turn the computer on.
peripherals may vary, refer to The monitor (in power save mode) and printer(s) should
documentation that came with the
already be on during a normal day’s power-up.
Discovery System for controls and
indicators on the computer, The computer boots itself and starts Windows XP. It then
monitor and printers. starts the QDR for Windows XP software automatically. If
there are any problems, warning messages will tell you
what to do.
Step Action
2 Click Exit.
The Exit button is in the lower right-hand corner of the
screen.
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Step Action
1 Verify that the green indicator on the Power Module is on
(Figure 4-2).
This light indicates that the system is receiving AC power.
Note: Because the computer and 2 On the Operator Console, turn the computer on.
peripherals may vary, refer to The monitor (in power save mode) and printer(s) should
documentation that came with the
already be on during a normal day’s power-up.
Explorer System for controls and
indicators on the computer, The computer boots itself and starts Windows XP. It then
monitor and printers. starts the QDR for Windows XP software automatically. If
there are any problems, warning messages will tell you
what to do.
Step Action
1 Make sure only the Main Window appears on the
monitor.
This is to ensure that you are not in the middle of any
function and all activity has stopped.
2 Click Exit.
The Exit button is in the lower right-hand corner of the
screen.
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Step Action
3 In the Exit QDR System dialog box that appears, select
“Exit QDR with shutdown?” and click OK.
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Emergency Procedures
Note: Emergency Procedures apply While operating the system there are three emergency situations
to Discovery and Explorer systems. that may require your action:
• A facility power failure occurs
• Equipment fails while in operation
• System is turned off
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The Daily QC Procedure 5-2
Start Daily QC 5-2
Position the Spine Phantom 5-3
Automatic System Test 5-3
Auto QC Passed 5-5
Auto QC Failed 5-8
About the QC Spine Phantom 5-10
QC Data Management 5-11
Plot Regression 5-20
Archiving QC Phantom Scans 5-20
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• Start QC
• Position the Spine Phantom
• Automatic System Test
• Automatic Scan and Analysis of the Spine Phantom
• Add the QC Scan to the Plot
• Evaluate the QC Plot
• Exit QC
Start Daily QC
To start the daily QC procedure click on the Daily QC button in
the main window.
The system displays the “Daily QC Setup” window, prompting
you to place the specified phantom on the table.
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Figure 5-1
Spine Phantom Position
Note: Figure depicts Discovery-A.
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Auto QC Passed
Upon successful completion of the system test, the system runs
Auto QC. When Auto QC has been completed, a window appears
giving either a passed or failed message.
When Auto QC passes, the message is “Daily QC has passed”
(see Figure 5-2).
Figure 5-2
QC Results Window for Auto QC
Passed
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Note: If QC passes, performing If Auto QC passed, click on OK to start the daily operation of the
Review Analysis and/or Plot is System.
not required.
The Review Analysis button and the Plot button are described
below (for informational purposes).
Review Analysis
To review the analysis of the Auto QC scan, click on the Review
Analysis button from the QC Results window for a passed Auto
QC. The Analysis window appears (see Figure 5-3).
Figure 5-3
Auto QC Analysis Window
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Verify that the phantom has been properly positioned and that the
scan was properly analyzed. If these items appear to be
satisfactory, click Close to continue.
If not, click Close and repeat the procedure, making sure to
properly position the phantom.
From the QC Results window (see Figure 5-2 on page 5-5) click
OK to start the daily operation of the System.
QC Plot
To review the QC plot, click on the Plot button from the QC
Results window for a passed Auto QC. The QC Plot window
appears (see Figure 5-4).
Figure 5-4
QC Plot Window
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Button Function
<< Back Returns to the Auto QC passed window
(see Figure 5-2).
Plot Regression Refer to Plot Regression on page 5-20/
Print Prints the QC Plot
Close Returns to the system main window
Setup
Auto QC Failed
If Auto QC fails, the message is “Daily QC failed” and a series of
steps is provided as shown in the example in Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5
QC Results Window for Auto QC
Failure
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Details
Clicking Details provides additional information about the QC
failure as shown in the example in Figure 5-6.
Figure 5-6
QC Results Details Window
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Review Analysis
Clicking the Review Analysis button displays an analysis
window similar to the one shown in the example in Figure 5-3.
From this window you will be able to verify that the phantom has
been properly positioned and that the scan was properly analyzed.
Click Close to return to the QC Results Window.
Plot
Clicking Plot from the QC Results window for a failed Auto QC
displays the Analysis window of the QC Plot (similar to the one
in Figure 5-4).
OK
Clicking OK, from the QC Results window for a failed Auto QC,
returns to the system main window so Daily QC can be re-run.
Figure 5-7
QC Spine Phantom
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Phantom Number
QC Data Management
Occasionally there may be a need to manage the QC data
contained in your QDR system’s database. This section provides
information and instructions for managing the quality control
data. It includes the following:
• Access Data Management
• Set QC plot parameters
• Select scans to be included in the QC plot
• Create a new phantom record
• Set up the QC plot
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Field Description
QC Plot Setup Indicates which QC Spine Phantom to
include in the QC plot. Choose from a list
of valid QC Spine Phantoms used with your
system.
Note: The North American format Start Date The date of the first scan you want to
is mm/dd/yyyy; the International include in the QC plot.
format is dd.mm.yyyy (for
example: 07/04/2002 is July 4,
2002; 04.07.2002 is 4 July 2002).
Leaving the date fields blank
results in all QC scans being
included in the QC plot.
End Date The date of the last, or most recent scan you
want to include in the QC plot.
Plot button Generates a QC plot based on the
parameters you specified.
Cancel Button Cancels the operation and returns you to the
main window.
To set plot parameters:
Step Action
1 In the main window, click on QC in the menu bar.
The system displays the QC sub-menu.
Step Action
2 Click on the QC Data Management sub-menu item to
display the QC Data Management sub-menu. Click on
Plot.
The system displays the “Quality Control Plot Parameters”
window.
3 To change which QC Spine Phantom is used to plot the QC
graph, click on the down arrow in the QC Plot Setup field
and select the QC Spine Phantom.
Note: If you include a large span 4 To change the Start and/or End dates, enter the starting and
between dates, or leave the date ending dates using the following format:
fields blank, the graph may be
difficult to read, as it will include a mm/dd/yyyy (North America) or dd.mm.yyyy
large number of data points. (International).
If you leave both dates blank, all QC scans stored on your
system will display on the plot. If you leave the End date
blank, all scans from the start date on will display.
5 Click the Plot button to display the QC plot with the new
parameters. Click the Cancel button to cancel the operation
and not save any changes to the Plot Parameters.
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Field Description
Included Scans Lists scans that will be used to calculate the
baseline data for the QC plot.
Excluded Scans Lists scans that will not be included in the
calculations to determine the baseline.
Include Scans Use this button to move selected scans from
button the Excluded list area to the Included list
area.
Exclude Scans Use this button to move selected scans from
button the Included list area to the Excluded list
area.
Step Action
6 Click the OK button when done to generate the baseline
data for QC plot. Click the Cancel button to cancel the
operation.
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Note: Only scans that you know to 2 Highlight the scan, or scans, to be excluded by clicking on
be invalid should be excluded. them.
Note: Excluded scans are not
deleted from the database.
3 Click OK to exclude the scans.
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Field Description
Phantom Type Indicates the type of phantom. The drop
down list includes standard types: Spine
Phantom, Hip Phantom, and Block
Phantom as well as non-standard phantom
types: Other1 Phantom, Other2 Phantom,
and Other3 Phantom. The phantom type
you select appears in the Phantom Name
area at the top of the window.
Phantom Number Indicates the number or name of the
phantom. A valid string can include
numbers and letters. The number (name)
you enter appears in the Phantom Name
area at the top of the window.
Comment Stores any comments you enter about the
phantom in the patient database.
To add a new QC Spine Phantom:
Step Action
1 In the main window, click on QC in the menu bar.
The system displays the QC sub-menu.
Step Action
2 Click on the QC Data Management sub-menu item to
display the QC Data Management sub-menu. Choose New
Phantom.
The system displays the “Add Quality Control Phantom”
window.
3 Click the down arrow in the Phantom Type field and select
the type of phantom you want to add.
4 Enter the name of the phantom in the Phantom Number
field.
If the name you enter already exists in the patient database,
the system displays an error message. Respond to the error
message and enter a unique name in the Phantom Number
field.
5 Enter any relevant comments in the Comment field.
6 Click the OK button to add the new phantom to the patient
database, or click the Cancel button to return to the main
window without adding a new phantom.
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Field Description
Select All button Selects all scans contained in the list of
QC scans for the system and phantom
you selected.
Deselect All button Deselects all selected QC scans.
Finish button Instructs the system to calculate QC
data associated with the selected scans
for display in QC Plot.
Cancel button Cancels the operation and returns you
to the main window.
To setup a new QC plot:
Step Action
1 In the main window, click on QC in the menu bar.
The system displays the QC sub-menu.
2 Click on the QC Data Management sub-menu item to
display the QC Data Management sub-menu. Click on
Setup Plot.
The system displays the “Quality Control Plot Setup”
window.
3 Verify the system’s serial number in the QDR Serial
Number text entry area.
4 Click the down arrow in the Phantom Name field, and
select the phantom you want to use to generate baseline
data.
5 Click the down arrow in the Scan Type field, and select the
scan type you want to use to generate baseline data.
6 Click the Next button to continue.
The “Select Quality Control Scans” window is displayed.
Note: A minimum of twenty scans 7 Select the scans to be used for the QC plot.
are recommended for sufficient • Use the Select All button to select all QC scans.
statistical information to set up a
new plot. • Use the Deselect All button to deselect all selected
Note: To select multiple scans, scans
hold the Ctrl key while clicking on 8 Click the Finish button when done so that the system can
each scan. To select a range of calculate data for display in QC Plot. Click the Cancel
scans, click on the first scan in the
range, and hold the Shift key while
button to cancel the operation.
clicking on the last scan in the
range.
Plot Regression
The QDR system provides a way to perform linear regression and
display it on the QC plot.
To display linear regression on the Quality Control Plot, click the
Plot Regression button. Slope is shown in the lower portion of
the graph.
The example below shows a BMD linear regression plot.
Figure 5-8
Regression Plot Example
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Content
Subject Page
Introducing Patient Records 6-2
Working with Patient Records 6-4
Introducing Scan Records 6-13
Working with Scan Records 6-14
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Note: Refer to Chapter 3 for The following table lists the methods of finding records in the file
additional information about using cabinet.
the buttons or menu on the main
window. When... And needed Then retrieve from...
is...
Performing a A patient Patient Drawer by:
new scan record • Clicking the Patients
button in the main window,
selecting the desired
patient, and dragging them
to the Perform Exam
button; or,
• Clicking the Perform
Exam button in the main
window; or,
• Choosing Exam, then
Perform Exam from the
menu bar at the top of the
main window.
Analyzing a The scan Scan Drawer by:
previously results • Clicking the Scans button
performed in the main window and
scan dragging the desired scan to
the Analyze Scan button at
the bottom of the main
window; or,
• Clicking the Analyze Scan
button in the main window;
or,
• Choosing Exam, then
Analyze Scan from the
menu bar at the top of the
main window.
Looking for a An archived Main window by:
scan that is scan • Clicking the Locate Scans
not stored on button
the computer
Biography Tab
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Field Description
Last Name Patient’s last name and suffix, if applicable (e.g.
III)
First Name Patient’s first name
MI Patient’s middle initial (no punctuation is
necessary)
Sex Click the drop-down list to choose F (Female) or
M (Male)
Field Description
Ethnicity Click the drop-down list to choose Asian,
Hispanic, White or Black.
DOB Date of Birth. Click the arrows to select the
month, day and year.
Patient ID Medical record number/X-ray #/SS #
Identifier 2 Department number
Referring Name of the physician that referred the patient
Physician
Menopause Patient’s age at the onset of menopause
Age
Height/Weight Today’s height and weight
Patient Information that is specific to the patient such as
Comment “Premenopausal study”
Insurance Tab
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Field Description
Name Name of the patient (filled in by the system)
Patient ID Patient ID (filled in by the system)
Plan Patient’s insurance plan
Group Patient’s insurance group
Insurance Patient’s insurance company
Address 1 Patient’s street address
Address 2 Additional address information, such as
apartment number or PO Box
City Patient’s city
State Patient’s two letter state code
Postal Code Patient’s zip code
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Patient Data
Patient Name
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Scroll Bar
To search the Patient Drawer using the search text field:
Step Action
Note: An asterisk (*) in the 1 To search by last name, click the correct heading;
heading identifies the sort order. Asterisk displays near heading title (i.e., Patient Name,
identifier, Birth Date, or whatever search criteria you elect
to use) and search criteria displays next to text field.
2 Point to the text field with the mouse, and click with the
left mouse button.
Cursor displays in the field.
3 Type the search criteria.
Patient list moves, displaying those names that match the
search criteria.
4 Select the patient’s record by clicking on it.
5 To search by another criteria, began at step #1, clicking on
the heading (for example, identifier).
Asterisk displays near heading title.
6 Complete steps 2 through 4 for each of the search criteria,
as needed.
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Biography Tab
Insurance Tab
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Scan Drawer
The Scan Drawer window allows you to display scans currently
stored in the QDR database. This includes analyzed, unanalyzed,
or a list of both (all scans).
The Scan Drawer window also allows you to delete scans from
the database and retrieve scan details about the selected scan and
the associated patient.
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Scan Details
When a scan is highlighted, you can click the Scan Details button
to view details and identification information about the scan.
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Details Tab
The Details tab allows you to edit the Accession Number, Height,
Weight, Operator, Scan Comment, and three additional user
defined fields (shown as HL7 Field 1, HL7 Field 2, and HL7
Field 3) in the dialog box below.
The user defined field labels shown are examples of user
definable label names. The labels and entry fields may not appear
on the dialog box. See “HL7 Tab” on page 18-28 of Chapter 18
for details on enabling/disabling the displaying of these fields and
defining their label names.
Field Description
Patient Name The patient’s name, or phantom, for which
the scan was performed and analyzed.
Accession Number Number of your choice.
HL7 Field 1 Sixteen characters of your choice.
HL7 Field 2 Sixteen characters of your choice.
HL7 Field 3 Sixteen characters of your choice.
Height Height at the time of the scan.
Weight Weight at the time of the scan.
Operator Initials of person who performed the scan.
Scan Comment Information added to scan by operator.
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Identification Tab
The Identification tab lists information specific to the scan. You
cannot edit any of the fields in the Identification tab.
Field Description
Patient Name Name of patient as entered on the patient
record.
Patient ID The patient’s ID number.
Scan ID ID number assigned by the system.
Scan Date Day, Month, Year, and time the scan was
performed.
Scan Mode Identifies speed at which scan was performed.
Scan Type Scan Type
Serial Number Number assigned by the software to this scan
after it is completed
Machine Type QDR model number the scan was performed
on
Analysis Date Day, Month, Year and time the scan was
analyzed
Archive 1 Date The date the scan was initially archived. If the
scan has not been archived, this field displays
as blank
Archive 2 Date The date the scan was next archived. If the
scan has not been archived to a secondary
location, this field displays as blank.
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Clicking the Delete Files button closes the Scan Drawer and
opens the Delete Scans window.
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The Delete Scans window displays with two tabs, Archived Scans
and UnArchived Scans. Click on the Archived Scans tab to see all
the archived scans in the database.
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To view a scan:
To View... Click...
analyzed scans the Analyzed Scans tab to view a list of all
analyzed scans currently stored in the
database.
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To View... Click...
unanalyzed scans the Unanalyzed Scans tab to view a list of
all unanalyzed scans currently stored in the
database.
all scans the All Scans tab to view a list of both
analyzed and unanalyzed scans currently
stored in the database.
Performing an Analysis
If the operator is unable to analyze a scan immediately after it has
been performed, it is stored on the computer as an unanalyzed
scan. The analysis can be performed later.
To complete an analysis:
Step Action
Note: Refer to page 6-18 for a 1 Click the Unanalyzed tab.
review of retrieving scans.
2 Select the scan from the list.
3 Drag the scan to the Analyze Scan button on the main
window.
The Analyze Setup window displays so that you can select
an analysis method.
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Step Action
3 Click Scan Entry to bring up the Manual Scan Entry
window.
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Note: If the other manufacturer is 4 Click the drop down menu next to BMD Results from and
not on the drop down list contact select the other manufacturer.
your MIS or RIS department to
have them create this information
in the QDR database.
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Note: Only information from an 5 Click the drop down menu next to Scan Site and select the
AP Lumbar Spine or Left, or Right, type of scan from the other manufacturer’s hardcopy scan
Hip can be entered into the
report.
database.
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Step Action
6 In the Scan Date field, enter the Month, Day and Year of
the other manufacturer’s scan report.
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Step Action
4 Enter the data from the scan report for the BMC and Area
for the appropriate regions (L1, L2, L3 and L4).
5 Click OK to close the Region Details Entry window.
6 Click OK to close the Manual Scan Entry window
Entering data from other manufacturer’s scans for hip:
Step Action
1 In the BMD field enter the Total, Neck and Trochanter
data from the scan report.
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Chapter 7
The Patient Examination
The QDR system is used to perform an X-ray scan of the AP Lumbar
Spine, Hip, Forearm, AP/Lateral Spine, or Whole Body (depending
upon which model you have). Optional examinations are explained in
Appendix A.
To complete a patient examination the operator must perform a series
of different procedures. Some of these procedures are unique to the
anatomy being examined and are reported in subsequent chapters;
some of these procedures are the same for all types of examinations and
are described in this chapter.
Content
Subject Page
The QDR Patient Examination 7-2
Preparing the Patient 7-2
Creating/Retrieving a Patient Biography 7-4
Selecting the Scan Type and Mode 7-7
Positioning the Patient and C-arm 7-7
Performing the Examination 7-8
Exiting the Examination 7-9
Performing the Analysis 7-10
Exiting the Analysis 7-13
Using a Study 7-13
Generating and Printing Reports 7-17
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Patient Interview
The answers to the following questions may help to setup the
scanning procedure, could impact the interpretation of the test
results, or even postpone the exam.
Patient Questions
The following is a list of suggested questions to ask the patient.
Some questions may not apply to all examinations, but questions
such as possible pregnancy should be asked before any
examination.
• Is there any chance of pregnancy?
If the patient is female, and within childbearing age, you
must ask if she is pregnant. If the patient is pregnant, or
may be pregnant, postpone the scan until pregnancy is
ruled out.
Patient Preparation
The next step is to prepare the patient for the examination:
• Instruct the patient to remove or adjust their clothing in
the area to be scanned. Be sure that any metal, e.g., zipper,
snap, belt, etc., is out of the scan field. If necessary, ask
the patient to change into a gown for the examination.
• For AP lumbar spine, hip, or whole body examinations,
instruct the patient to remove their shoes as they may
interfere with some scans. This also helps reduce wear on
the table mat.
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Step Action
Note: For information on the
Worklist tab refer to “Using
Modality Worklist” on page 18-
46 in this user’s guide.
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Figure 7-1
Patient On/Off Position
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Hip—Chapter 9
Forearm—Chapter 10
Whole Body—Chapter 11
AP Lateral—Chapter 12
IVA and QM—Chapter 13
Decubitus Lateral—Appendix C7
Infant Whole Body—Appendix C11
Image Toolbox
Length
Default Width
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To continue:
To ... Click on the ...
Select a report type and Report button
print.
Select a different scan to Analyze Another Scan button
analyze.
Perform another scan on New Scan button
the same patient
Exit and return to the main Exit button
window.
Using a Study
Note: Studies must first be When a study (or studies) have been added to the QDR for
configured before they can be Windows XP software, the operator can select a study on the
used, see “Study Tab” on page 18-
Select Scan Type window instead of a specific scan type. The
60 of Chapter 18.
QDR system proceeds directly to the scan types listed in the study.
Using a Study
Step Action
1 When you are finished entering patient data or
confirming patient data, the Select Scan Type window
appears.
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The Studies that have been entered for this QDR system
appear at the top of the list of scan types.
Highlight the desired study and click the Next>> button.
2 To start the first scan type of the study, the system
prompts you first to place the patient on the table, then to
take the scan.
3 When the scan is completed, the Exit Study window
appears.
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Step Action
The Exit Study button has two functions:
1. If the study has not completed all scans,
clicking the Exit Study button brings up
the following window asking you to con-
firm exiting the study.
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Step Action
1. If this is not the last scan in the study, gen-
erating a report exits the study. The fol-
lowing window appears asking
confirmation of generating a report.
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Step Action
6
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Note: Refer to “Report Tab” on A variety of report types may be printed singly or as multiple
page 18-8 in Chapter 18 for more copies. Reports can be uniquely configured, or chosen from a list
information about configuring
of default reports already set up on the system.
reports.
To generate a report:
Step Action
1 Click the Report button.
The Print window displays.
2 Select the type of report by clicking its associated check
box. Multiple report types can be selected.
A check mark is displayed in the box next to each selected
report type.
3 Select the number of copies by clicking om the up or
down arrows. The increases the number of copies, the
decreases the number of copies.
The number of copies to be printed displays in the text
area.
4 Click the Print button.
The report prints.
5 Click the Close button.
The Print window closes, returning to the main window.
Content
Subject Page
The AP Lumbar Spine Examination 8-2
Preparing the Patient 8-2
Creating/Retrieving a Patient Biography 8-2
Selecting the Scan Type and Mode 8-2
Performing the Examination 8-7
Exiting the Examination 8-11
Performing the Analysis 8-11
Exiting the Analysis 8-26
Generating and Printing Reports 8-26
Alternate Scan Modes 8-26
Evaluating the Image 8-27
Scoliotic Spine Scans 8-29
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Figure 8-1
AP Lumbar Spine
Scan Parameters
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Figure 8-2
Patient Positioning Goal
C C
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
1 inch Area to be scanned
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A pillow can be used under the patient’s head to make them more
comfortable.
To position the patient:
Step Action
1 Lie the patient on their back with their head at the right end
of the table (see Figure 8-1).
2 Position the patient’s body so that the spine is straight on
the table pad.
The patient’s shoulders should be at the upper scan limit
line.
3 Verify that the patient’s pelvis and shoulders are aligned
straight on the table pad and centered to the marks on the
table pad.
Note: On Explorer the Center 4 Press the Center Table button on the Control Panel.
Table button must be held and only The table and C-arm move to the center.
the table moves.
5 Place the Knee Positioner under the patient’s lower legs.
6 Adjust the Knee Positioner by rotating it until the femurs
are as vertical as possible. This will help reduce the
lordotic curve of the lumbar spine.
90 o
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Step Action
Note: If the Control Panel X-ray 1 Click the Start Scan button
lamp fails to extinguish within 10 The Scan window displays with the image appearing on the
seconds after the end of the scan,
left side. Flashing X-rays On indicator at the top of the
press the red Emergency Stop
button on the Control Panel window continues until the scan stops.
immediately. Then call Hologic
Service before resuming operation.
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3 When you see where ribs are attached to T12 on the image,
click the Stop Scan button
Exit Exam window displays.
While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
Option Description
Step Action
Cursor
Hand
Vertical
Positioning
Lines
Horizontal
Positioning
Scroll
Lines
Bars
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Note: The Analyze Setup window 2 Click the Choose Analysis Method radio button, if
displays with the Choose Analysis necessary.
Method radio button selected as
the default. Comparison is covered
in detail in Chapter 14.
3 Verify the analysis method (see Methods of Analysis
below).
4 Click the Next >> button.
The Analysis window displays.
Methods of Analysis
The Lumbar Spine analysis is the standard method for analyzing
AP Lumbar Spine scans. It includes an automatic low density
analysis (unless disabled).
To select a method of analysis (other than default):
Step Action
1 Click the drop down list arrow on the Analyze Setup
window.
List of methods displays.
Note: Subregion Array Spine
analysis is available as an option.
(Refer to Appendix C2 for details.)
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Step Action
2 Click on the desired method.
List disappears, and selected method displays in field.
3 Click the Next >> button to continue.
The Analysis window displays.
Figure 8-4
AP Lumbar Spine
One-Time Auto Analysis
Results
Manual Analysis
The operator may perform a manual analysis of the lumbar spine
scan after the auto analysis is completed. In most cases it will not
be necessary to perform manual analysis. However, upon
examination of the auto analysis results, if one of the following
conditions is seen, manual analysis may be required:
• regions are positioned incorrectly
• poor bone mapping
To perform manual analysis after auto analysis:
Step Action
1 Click on the Global ROI button (Figure 8-4).
2 Perform the Manual Analysis starting with Performing the
Manual Analysis (page 8-15).
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Brightness/Contrast button
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Step Action
2 Click the Whole Mode button in the Global ROI Toolbox.
The ROI box displays as active lines (dashed yellow).
3 Position the cursor arrow anywhere within the ROI box.
The crossed arrows cursor displays.
4 Center the ROI box over the spine by clicking and
dragging it to the correct position.
Point Mode
The point mode is used to adjust the ROI to match the lateral
curvature or scoliosis of the spine. This is explained in the
Scoliotic Spine Scans on page 8-29 of this chapter.
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Step Action
Note: Be careful to follow the bone 4 Click and drag the cursor to connect outside edges to
edge to bridge all gaps. If there are complete the bone map.
any gaps, the Fill Holes function
will not work. 5 To automatically fill the remaining holes, click the Fill
Holes button.
To delete bone from the bone map:
Step Action
Note: For spurs or prominent 1 Click the Delete Bone radio button.
Transfers Processes, retain the The cursor displays as a small green rectangular paint
image as painted by the software
brush when placed inside the global ROI on the image.
to maintain the reproducibility of
the scan. 2 Select the cursor size using the Cursor Size tool.
Hologic recommends the default paint brush (size 2) be
used.
3 Move the cursor to the starting point.
Note: Be careful to delete a 4 Click and drag the cursor to erase a line through the yellow
complete line through the bone bone map.
map until the image separates.
This creates a small island—an isolated section of bone.
Note: If you leave any connection, 5 To automatically remove the small island, click on the Sink
only the line you deleted is Islands button.
removed.
Small island is removed.
Step Action
Note: Active yellow dashed lines 4 Then click and drag the middle line and place it in the L2/
can not cross a solid line except in L3 space, evenly spaced between vertebrae.
point mode.
The middle line displays as active until you select a
different line.
5 Click and drag the lowest intervertebral line and place it in
the L3/L4 space, evenly spaced between vertebrae.
The lowest line displays as active until you select a
different line.
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To remove a line:
Step Action
Note: Use if analysis is three 1 Click on the line.
vertebrae or less. Line displays as active (dashed yellow).
2 Click the Delete Line button.
Line disappears.
To insert a line:
Step Action
Note: A maximum of three 1 Click the Insert Line button.
vertebral lines can appear on the A new line displays as active (dashed yellow), just above
image.
the previous active line, if any.
Point Mode
Point mode is used to mark intervertebral spaces of the Scoliotic
space and is explained in Scanning Special Conditions in this
chapter.
Labeling Guidelines
Use the following guidelines to verify labels:
• Labels are automatically assigned numbers starting at the
top with L1.
• The top-most vertebra within the ROI is always labeled
L1.
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Viewing Results
Results of the analysis display in the lower right portion of the
Analysis window (see Figure 8-7).
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Results area
To view results:
Step Action
1 The Results button should have already been selected
when labeling vertebrae. (Click if not already selected).
The results display in lower right corner of the Analysis
window.
To reanalyze the current scan with different settings:
Step Action
Note: Once an Analysis Step 1 Click the appropriate Analysis Step Button (see Figure 8-
Button is modified, each 5) and modify.
subsequent button (analysis step)
must be performed or results will 2 Repeat for each subsequent Analysis Step Button in the
not be accurate. Global ROI Toolbox.
Step Action
3 Click the Next >> button to continue.
The Select AP Lumbar Spine Scan Mode window displays.
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Figure 8-9
Unacceptable
Lumbar Spine Scan:
Starting Point Too Low
and Scan Stopped Too Soon
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Figure 8-10
Unacceptable Lumbar Spine
Scan: Starting Point Too High
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Note: Be sure to maintain the 1. The yellow ROI box may need to be angled along the top or
automatically preset distance of bottom of the box, possibly both, depending on the curva-
“116” between the left and right
ture.
lines.
2. The intervertebral line may need to be “tilted” to match the
angle of the intervertebral spaces.
Figure 8-11
Scoliotic Spine: ROI
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To define the ROI for a scoliotic spine in Line Mode (top line):
Step Action
1 Click Line Mode in the Global ROI Toolbox.
2 Click the top line of the ROI box, and slide it to the
highest point of L1, or the highest vertebra included in
the analysis.
3 Click the bottom line of the ROI box and slide it to the
lowest point of L4, or the lowest vertebra included in the
analysis.
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Figure 8-12
Scoliotic Spine: Point Mode
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Step Action
2 Click and drag to select and move the line up or down
close to the intervertebral space. Start with the bottom
line and move up.
3 Click the Point Mode button to change to point mode.
Two points appear, one at each end of the 3 lines.
Note: An intervertebral line 4 Drag the point up or down to match the angle of the
cannot completely cross over intervertebral space. You can pivot the line from either
another line or it will mislabel at
end, but you cannot bend the line in the middle.
the next step.
5 Click the Delete Line button to delete a line.
6 Click the Insert Line button to insert a new active line
above a previous line (max 3 lines).
7 Repeat steps 3 through 7 to mark each space.
Figure 8-14
Scoliosis Spine: Marking
Intervertebral Spaces in Point
Mode
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Content
Subject Page
The Hip Examination 9-2
Preparing the Patient 9-2
Creating/Retrieving a Patient Biography 9-2
Selecting the Scan Type and Mode 9-3
Positioning the Patient and C-arm 9-6
Performing the Examination 9-8
Exiting the Examination 9-13
Performing the Analysis 9-13
Exiting the Analysis 9-28
Generating and Printing Reports 9-28
Alternate Scan Modes 9-28
Evaluating the Image 9-29
Modifying Other Regions of the Hip 9-32
About the Midline 9-32
About Ward’s Triangle 9-34
About the Trochanter Region 9-34
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The scan type for the Hip scan is either Left Hip or Right Hip
and is selected in the Select Scan Type window. A check mark
( ) in the Use Default Scan Mode box designates the Express
mode for Discovery-A, -SL, -W, -C models, Fast Array mode for
Discovery-Wi, Ci models, or Explorer mode for Explorer.
Dual-Hip
In Dual-Hip mode, you must position the patient before you
select the scan mode (see Positioning the Patient and C-arm on
page 9-6).
To choose the default scan mode for Dual-Hip (check mark in
box):
Step Action
1 Click Dual-Hip in the scan type list.
The scan type is highlighted.
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Right Hip Scan Parameters
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Step Action
2 To change scan length, place the cursor in the Scan Length
field and type the new length.
3 Stop here and position the patient and the C-arm.
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Foot Positioner
Area to be scanned
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Step Action
Note: Patient must remove their 1 Lie the patient on their back on the table with their head at
shoes. the right end of the table (see Figure 9-1).
Note: On Explorer the Center 2 Press the Center Table button on the Control Panel.
Table button must be held and only The table and C-arm move to the center.
the table moves.
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Vertical
Positioning
Line
Greater
Trochanter
Horizontal
Positioning
Line
Scroll
Cursor Bars
Hand
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Note: On Explorer, the scan can be 3 To position the hip, click and drag the image to the
repositioned a maximum of 1 inch intersection of the two blue positioning lines so that:
(2.54 cm.) towards the foot end of
• The vertical positioning line touches the outer edge
the table and any distance towards
the head end. of the Greater Trochanter
• The horizontal position
4 When the hip is positioned correctly, click the Restart
Scan button.
The Scan Parameters window displays.
5 Click the Start Scan button to start a new scan at the new
position.
The Scan window displays with a flashing X-rays On
message. The image displays.
While repositioning the scan the following buttons are displayed
in the window:
Button Description
Restart Scan button Proceeds to the Scan Parameters
window to commence X-ray scan
KP0886-0909
from the new position.
Accept Scan button Saves the scan in progress without
KP0886-0910
repositioning the scanner.
KP0886-0912
Step Action
1 Move the foot positioner from the left foot to the right
foot.
2 Align the patients hip, leg and foot as you did for the left
hip scan.
3 Fasten the patients foot in the foot positioner.
4 Turn on the laser and make sure that the scanner is
properly positioned over the patient’s right hip.
5 Click Continue.
6 Verify an acceptable right hip scan has been acquired. If
not, reposition the image or the patient as necessary and
rescan.
When the scan has finished, exit the exam.
KP0886-0913
Note: The Analyze Setup window 2 Click the Choose Analysis Method radio button, if
displays with the Choose necessary.
Analysis Method radio button
selected as the default. 3 Verify the analysis method (see Methods of Analysis
The Comparison method is below).
covered in detail on page 4 Click the Next >> button.
“Performing the Follow-up
Scan” on page 14-7 of Chapter
The Analysis window displays.
14.
Methods of Analysis
The Hip analysis is the standard method for analyzing Hip scans.
To select a method of analysis (other than default):
Step Action
Note: Subregion Array Hip is 1 Click the drop down list arrow on the Analyze Setup
available as an option. window.
List of methods displays.
KP0886-0914
Figure 9-5
Hip Auto Analysis Results
KP1068_002-0915_1
Manual Analysis
The operator may perform a manual analysis of the Hip scan after
the auto analysis is completed. In most cases it will not be
necessary to perform manual analysis. However, upon
examination of the auto analysis results, if one of the following
conditions is seen, manual analysis may be required:
• regions are positioned incorrectly
• poor bone mapping
To perform manual analysis after auto analysis:
Step Action
1 Click on the Global ROI button (Figure 9-5).
2 Perform the Manual Analysis (see “Performing the
Manual Analysis” on page 9-17 of this chapter).
Toolbox KP1035A-0917
Brightness/Contrast button
KP0886-0818
• Line Mode
When selected, one line on the ROI box initially displays
as a dashed yellow line. Any of the ROI box lines can be
selected and then moved. Top or bottom (horizontal) lines
can be moved up or down. Side (vertical) lines can be
moved left or right.
• Whole Mode
When selected, the entire ROI box initially displays as a
dashed yellow line. This allows the entire box to be
moved. This tool is usually used during a compare scan.
KP0886-0819
Step Action
Note: If the lesser trochanter can 5 Select the bottom line, then click and drag it so that the
not be identified, place the blue analysis aid line is at the base of the lesser
bottom line two times the
trochanter.
distance of the greater
trochanter.
6 Select the left line (for a left hip), then click and drag it so
that the blue analysis aid line is just lateral to the femoral
head.
To define the ROI in Whole Mode:
Step Action
1 Click the Global ROI button in the top left corner of the
window, if not already selected.
The ROI box displays in the image area.
2 Click the Whole Mode button in the Global ROI
Toolbox.
The ROI box displays as active lines (dashed yellow).
3 Position the cursor arrow anywhere within the ROI box.
The crossed arrows cursor displays.
4 Click and drag the ROI to the correct position.
Step Action
KP0886-0820
KP0886-0821
KP1035A-0823
Step Action
3 Click and drag the Neck Box along the femoral midline
(dashed red line) until the upper outer corner of the box is
positioned at the edge of the inside curve of the greater
trochanter. The remaining three corners should remain in
soft tissue. The two lower corners should not overlap the
ischium.
To move the Neck Box away from the femoral head in Line
Mode:
Step Action
1 Click the Neck button, if not already selected.
The femoral Neck Box and related lines display in the
image area.
Note: Dashed yellow lines are 2 Click the Line Mode button, if not already selected.
active and can be edited. Red lines One of the Neck Box lines displays as active (dashed
are inactive.
yellow).
3 Select the top line (long line) on the Neck Box.
The selected line displays as active (dashed yellow).
Note: This is done as a last resort. 4 Click and drag the selected line down the midline until the
By making the box narrower, the Neck Box clears the femoral head.
bone sample is smaller reducing
The Neck Box becomes narrower as you drag the line.
the accuracy of the results.
Viewing Results
Results of the analysis display in the lower right portion of the
Analysis window (see Figure 9-8).
KP0886-0825
KP1068_002-0824
Analysis results
To view results:
Step Action
1 Click the Results button.
The results display in lower right corner of the Analysis
window.
To reanalyze the current scan with different settings:
Step Action
Note: Once an Analysis Step 1 Click the appropriate Analysis Step Button (see
Button is modified, each Figure 9-6 on page 9-17) and modify.
subsequent button (analysis
step) must be performed or 2 Repeat for each subsequent Analysis Step Button in the
results will not be accurate. Global ROI Toolbox.
Step Action
3 Click the Next >> button to continue.
The Select Left or Right Hip Scan Mode window displays.
KP1068A-0834
KP0886-0826
Figure 9-10
Unacceptable Hip Scan: Started
Too Low
KP0886-0827
Figure 9-11
Unacceptable Hip Scan: Poor
Interior Rotation
KP0886-0828
Figure 9-12
Unacceptable Hip Scan: Shaft
not Parallel to Edge of Scan
Window
KP0886-0829
KP0886-0830
KP0886-0831
KP0886-0832
KP0886-0833
Step Action
2 Click the Ward’s Triangle button.
The Neck Toolbox displays additional buttons specific to
the Ward’s Triangle tool.
Note: Dashed yellow lines are 3 The Whole Mode button is the default and should be
active and can be edited. Solid active.
red lines are inactive.
The Ward’s Triangle displays as active (dashed yellow
lines).
4 Use the following buttons to select a method for
modifying the midline:
• Click the Search radio button and then the Whole
Mode button to have the system search for the
lowest amounts of bone density and automatically
position Ward’s triangle.
• Click the Search radio button and then the Line
Mode button to manually adjust Ward’s Triangle.
• Click the Auto Position button to have the system
automatically locate the position of Ward’s
triangle.
5 If manually adjusting Ward’s Triangle, select one of the
sides of the Ward’s Triangle Box.
The line displays as active (dashed yellow line).
6 Click and drag the line to the desired position. Repeat as
necessary for the other sides of the box.
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KP0886-0835
Content
Subject Page
The Forearm Examination 10-2
Prepare the Patient 10-2
Creating/Retrieving a Patient Biography 10-2
Measuring the Patient's Forearm 10-2
Selecting the Scan Type and Mode 10-4
Positioning the Patient and C-arm 10-6
Performing the Examination 10-9
Exiting the Examination 10-13
Performing the Analysis 10-13
Exiting the Analysis 10-34
Generating and Printing Reports 10-34
Evaluating the Image 10-34
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Figure 10-1
Measuring the Left Forearm
KP1068_002-0631
Step Action
1 Place a chair that has no wheels, arms or cushions, in
front of the table.
For Left Forearm Scan patient faces the table's right
(head end)
For Right Forearm Scan patient faces the table's left
(foot end)
2 Place elbow on the flat surface of the forearm positioner,
holding the forearm vertical (see Figure 10-1).
KP0886-1001
The scan type for the Forearm scan is either Left Forearm or
Right Forearm and is selected in the Select Scan Type window.
Figure 10-2
Left Forearm Scan Parameters
KP1035A-1002
Figure 10-3
Right Forearm Scan Parameters
KP1035A-1002a
KP0886-stop
KP0886-1003
Figure 10-5
Patient Positioned for
Scanning the Forearm
KP0886-1004
Step Action
• If the cross hairs are 4 Instruct the patient to remain still and breathe normally.
not centered on the
wrist, adjust the laser
using the Table buttons
on the Control Panel
and repeat the
alignment verification.
• Press the C-arm
buttons to move the
laser back to the
starting point.
KP0886-1006
KP0886-1007
While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the Exit Exam
window displays.
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP0886-0808 Exit Exam window displays.
Abort Scan button Exits the scan immediately. An
exit window displays then
KP0886-0809 proceeds to the main window. To
start another scan the C-arm must
be repositioned.
Reposition Scan button Stops the scan in progress and
enables the operator to reposition
KP0886-0810 either the window image or the
patient. Refer to the following
instructions.
Step Action
Note: You can also use the scroll 2 Position the cursor over the forearm image.
bars to reposition the image. The arrow cursor changes to a hand.
Carpal
Bones
Horizontal
Positioning
Line
Vertical
Positioning
Lines
Scroll
Cursor Bars
Hand KP0886-1008
Button Description
Restart Scan button Proceeds to the Scan Parameters
window to commence X-ray scan
KP0886-0909
from the new position.
Accept Scan button Saves the scan in progress without
KP0886-0910
repositioning the scanner.
Button Description
Cancel Scan button Cancels the exam and returns to
KP0886-0911
the main window.
KP0886-1009
Note: The Analyze Setup window 2 Click the Choose Analysis Method radio button.
displays with the Choose
Analysis Method radio button 3 Verify the analysis method.
selected as the default.
4 Click Next >> button.
Comparison is covered in detail
in Chapter 13. The Analysis window displays.
Methods of Analysis
To select a method of analysis (other than default):
Step Action
1 Click the drop down list arrow on the Analyze Setup
window.
List of methods displays.
From the Exit Exam window, click the Analyze Scan
button.
The Analyze Setup window displays.
Note: Subregion Forearm
analysis is available as an
option.
KP0886-1010
KP0886-1011
Toolbox
Brightness/Contrast button
KP0886-1013
Step Action
KP1068_002-1033
Note: For a Right Forearm scan 2 Click in the yellow dashed box and hold the button to
the yellow dashed line would move the box. Position the top line on the ulnar styloid
position the bottom line on the
process.
ulnar styloid process.
Ulna Styloid Process
KP1068_002-1034
Step Action
Yellow Large Dashed Line
White Small Dashed Line
KP1068_002-1038
KP1068_002-1039
Step Action
Yellow Dashed Line
White Dashed Line
KP1068_002-1040
6 Click on the yellow dashed line and move it and the white
dashed line until the white dashed line just touches bone.
KP1068_002-1041
KP0886-1016
Step Action
KP1068_002-1041
Step Action
KP1068_002-1017
KP0886-1018
KP1068_002-1022
KP0886-1021
KP0886-1022
Step Action
2 Click the Auto Position button.
The system recalculates the divider line position and
displays it on the image.
To manually reposition the ulna/radius divider:
Step Action
1 Click the Divider button in the MID/UD Toolbox.
2 The Line Mode button is the default and should be active
(click if not already selected).
The divider line displays as active (dashed yellow line).
Note: This line cannot be moved 3 Click and drag the line left or right.
outside of the ROI boundary.
4 Click the Point Mode button.
A plus sign appears at each end of the divider line.
5 Click a point on the divider line and drag as necessary to
separate the ulna and radius.
The selected point displays as active (yellow).
Viewing Results
Results of the analysis display in the lower right portion of the
Analysis window (see Figure 10-9).
KP0886-0825
To generate results:
Step Action
1 Click the Results button.
The Results Toolbox displays with three buttons: Radius
+ Ulna Results, Radius Results, and Ulna Results.
KP0886-1024
Step Action
2 The Radius + Ulna Results button is the default and
should be active (click if not already selected).
The system displays the combined radius and ulna
results.
KP1068_002-1025
KP1068_002-1026
Step Action
4 To display only ulna results, click the Ulna Results
button.
The system displays the ulna results only.
KP1068_002-1027
KP0886-1028
Figure 10-11
Unacceptable Forearm Scan:
Clipped at the Top and Off
Center
KP0886-1029
Figure 10-12
Unacceptable Forearm
Scan: Started Too High
KP0886-1030
Content
Subject Page
The Whole Body Examination 11-2
Auto Whole Body 11-2
Preparing the Patient 11-2
Creating/Retrieving a Patient Biography 11-3
Selecting the Scan Type and Mode 11-3
Positioning the Patient and C-Arm 11-4
Performing the Examination 11-6
Exiting the Examination 11-7
Performing the Analysis 11-7
Exiting the Analysis 11-18
Generating and Printing Reports 11-19
Evaluating the Image 11-19
References 11-19
11-1
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KP0886-1101
The scan type for the Whole Body scan is Whole Body or HP
Whole Body.
KP1035A-1102
KP0886-stop
KP0886-1104
While the scan is being acquired the operator has two options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the Exit Exam
window displays.
Abort Scan button Exits the scan immediately. An
exit window displays then
KP0886-0809 proceeds to the main window.
KP0886-1105
Note: The Analyze Setup window 2 Select the method of analysis appropriate for the age of
displays with the Choose the patient (either Whole Body Fan Beam or Pediatric
Analysis Method radio button
Whole Body).
selected as the default.
Comparison is covered in detail
on page 14-8 of Chapter 14.
KP0886-1106
KP0886-1107
Toolbox
Brightness/Contrast button
KP0886-1108
Regions Toolbox
The Regions Toolbox includes tools to help define the regions of
interest.
• Line Mode
When selected, one line on the regions template initially
displays as a dashed yellow line. Any of the template
lines can be selected and then moved. Top or bottom
(horizontal) lines can be moved up or down. Side
(vertical) lines can be moved left or right.
• Whole Mode
When selected, the entire regions template initially
displays as a dashed yellow line. This allows the entire
template to be moved. This tool is usually used during a
compare scan.
• Point Mode
When selected, a plus sign displays at the end of each line
in the regions template. These end points can be moved in
any direction.
KP0886-1109
Figure 11-4
Positioning Horizontal Lines
KP0886-1110
Figure 11-5
Positioning Vertical Lines
KP0886-1111
Figure 11-6
Fine-tune the Vertical Lines
C
D
E
Note: Must scroll down to
see the 2 points for E
(not shown in figure).
KP0886-1112
Step Action
4 If necessary, click the left point above the iliac crest
(labeled C on Figure 11-6) and drag it out at the sides to
include soft tissue of the chest and thighs. Repeat for the
right point (also labeled C on Figure 11-6).
A total of two points will have been repositioned when
finished with this step (one on the left and one on the
right).
5 Click and drag the lower point of the triangle below the
pelvis (labeled D on Figure 11-6) to bisect both femoral
necks.
A total of one point will have been repositioned when
finished with this step.
6 Use the scroll bar to scroll the image to the bottom of the
scan. Click and drag the points near the feet (labeled E on
Figure 11-6) to include as much of the soft tissue in the
thighs as possible without including the patient’s hand
and fingers.
A total of two points will have been repositioned when
finished with this step (one on the left leg and one on the
right leg).
Viewing Results
Results of the analysis display in the lower right portion of the
Analysis window (see Figure 11-7).
KP0886-0825
• BMD
Bone mineral density expressed in g/cm² (grams per
centimeter squared).
Figure 11-7 Results button
Analysis Window
KP1068_002-1113
Analysis Results
Step Action
Note: If the Body Composition
Analysis (BCA) option is
installed on the QDR system
then a BCA report can be
generated.
KP1068_002-1114
References
1
Faulkner RA, Bailey DA, Drinkwater DT, McKay HA, Arnold
C, Wilkinson AA Bone densitometry in Canadian children 8-17
years of Age. Calcif Tissue Int 1996 Nov;59(5):344-51
2
Ellis KJ Body composition of a young, multiethnic, male
population. Am J Clin Nutr 1997 Dec;66(6):1323-31
3 Lloyd T, Eggli DF Measurement of bone mineral content and
bone density in healthy twelve-year-old white females. J Nucl
Med 1992 Jun;33(6):1143-50.
Content
Subject Page
The AP/Lateral Spine Examination 12-2
Preparing the Patient 12-2
Creating/Retrieving a Patient Biography 12-2
Placing the Patient on the Table 12-2
Selecting the Scan Type and Mode 12-3
Positioning the Patient 12-4
Positioning the C-arm 12-5
Performing the AP Scan 12-7
Analyzing the AP Scan 12-9
Performing the AP Analysis 12-11
Performing the Lateral Scan 12-25
Exiting the Examination 12-28
Analyzing the Lateral Scan 12-28
Exiting the Analysis 12-41
Generating and Printing Reports 12-41
Alternate Scan Modes 12-41
12-1
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KP0886-1201
The scan type for the AP Lumbar Spine scan is AP/Lateral that is
selected in the Select Scan Type window. A check mark ( ) in the
Use Default Scan Mode box designates the Express mode that
takes 10 seconds.
Contour Pillow
Knee Positioner
Area to be scanned
KP0886-1202
90
o
KP0886-1203
5 Place patient’s arms over their head and into the contour
pillow (see Figure 12-1 and Figure 12-2).
6 Instruct the patient to remain still and to breathe
normally.
KP1035A-1205
KP0886-1206
KP0886-1207
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the Exit Exam
window displays.
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP0886-0808 Exit Exam window displays.
Abort Scan button Exits the scan immediately. An
exit window displays then
KP0886-0809 proceeds to the main window. To
start another scan the C-arm must
be repositioned.
Option Description
Reposition Scan button Stops the scan in progress and
enables the operator to reposition
KP0886-0810 either the window image or the
patient. Refer to the following
instructions.
KP0886-1208
Note: The Analyze Setup window 2 Click the Choose Analysis Method radio button, if
displays with the Choose necessary.
Analysis Method radio button
selected as the default. 3 Verify the analysis method (see Methods of Analysis
Comparison is covered in detail below).
on page 14-8 of Chapter 14.
4 Click the Next >> button.
The Analysis window displays.
Methods of Analysis
The Lumbar Spine analysis is the standard method for analyzing
AP scans. This method should be used first before trying Low
Density Spine analysis. The Low Density Spine analysis is used
when the Lumbar Spine analysis produces a poor yellow bone
outline.
To select a method of analysis (other than default):
Step Action
1 Click the drop down list arrow on the Analyze Setup
window.
List of methods displays.
Step Action
Note: Subregion Array Spine
analysis is available as an
option.
KP0886-1209
Figure 12-4
AP Lumbar Spine
OneTime Auto Analysis
Results
KP1068_002-1210
Analysis results
Manual Analysis
The operator may perform a manual analysis of the lumbar spine
scan after the auto analysis is completed. In most cases it will not
be necessary to perform manual analysis. However, upon
examination of the auto analysis results, if one of the following
conditions is seen, manual analysis may be required:
• regions are positioned incorrectly
• poor bone mapping
To perform manual analysis after auto analysis:
Step Action
1 Click on the Global ROI button (see Figure 12-4).
2 Perform the Manual Analysis starting with Performing
the Manual Analysis (page 12-13).
KP0886-1211
Toolbox
Brightness/Contrast button
KP0886-1212
Step Action
3 Position the cursor arrow anywhere within the ROI box.
The crossed arrows cursor displays.
4 Center the ROI box over the spine by clicking and
dragging it to the correct position.
KP0886-1214
To add or delete bone from the image, use the Bone Map Toolbox
portion of the Analysis window. The operator can also adjust the
cursor size, fill holes, undo changes, or reset the image to the
original bone map if unintentionally changed.
KP0886-1215
Step Action
5 Click and drag the lowest intervertebral line and place it
in the L3/L4 space, evenly spaced between vertebrae.
The lowest line displays as active until you select a
different line.
KP0886-1216
To remove a line:
Step Action
Note: Use if analysis is three 1 Click on the line.
vertebrae or less. Line displays as active (dashed yellow).
2 Click the Delete Line button.
Line disappears.
To insert a line:
Step Action
Note: A maximum of three 1 Click the Insert Line button.
vertebral lines can appear on the A new line displays as active (dashed yellow), just above
image.
the previous active line, if any.
Point Mode
Point mode is used to mark intervertebral spaces of the Scoliotic
space and is explained in Scoliotic Spine Scans on page 8-29 of
Chapter 8.
Labeling Guidelines
Use the following guidelines to verify labels:
• Labels are automatically assigned numbers starting at the
top with L1.
• The top-most vertebra within the ROI is always labeled
L1.
KP0886-1217
Viewing Results
Results of the analysis display in the lower right portion of the
Analysis window (see Figure 12-7).
KP0886-0827
To view results:
Step Action
1 The Results button should have already been selected
when labeling vertebrae. (Click if not already selected).
The results display in lower right corner of the Analysis
window.
Figure 12-7 Results button
AP Analysis Window
Results Area
Centerline Angle
Note: If the centerline angle is
greater than? 5 degrees the
system will not allow the
acquisition of a supine lateral
BMD scan.
KP0886-1219
KP0886-1220
KP0886-1221
Step Action
5 Continue with analysis as described earlier in this
chapter.
To continue:
Step Action
1 Click the Close button.
The Continuously Press ENABLE... message displays.
Abort
KP0886C-1222
Remind the patient not to touch the sides of the table during C-
arm rotation.
KP1035A-1223
KP0886C-1224
While the scan is being acquired the operator has three options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the Exit Exam
window displays.
Option Description
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP0886-0808 Exit Exam window displays.
Abort Scan button Exits the scan immediately. An
exit window displays then
KP0886-0809 proceeds to the QDR for Windows
XP main window. To start another
scan the C-arm must be
repositioned.
Step Action
1 Continuously press the Enable Lateral button on the
Control Panel until motion stops.
The C-arm rotates and the table moves to the home
position.
2 Press the Patient On/Off button to move the C-arm and
table to permit the patient to get off the table.
3 Instruct the patient to get off the table.
Step Action
1 From the Exit Exam window, click the Analyze Scan
button.
The Analyze Setup window displays.
KP0886C-1226
Note: The Analyze Setup window 2 Click the Choose Analysis Method radio button, if
displays with the Choose necessary.
Analysis Method radio button
selected as the default. 3 Verify the analysis method (there is only one choice).
Comparison is covered in detail
on page 14-8 of Chapter 14. 4 Click the Next >> button.
The Analysis window displays.
Toolbox KP0886C-1226
Brightness/Contrast button
Spinous
Process
5 Lines
KP0886C-1227
KP0886C-1228
Reanalysis Warning
If the AP scan has been reanalyzed, the system displays a warning
when the Global ROI button is selected. You have the option to
reset the ROI to match the new AP baseline scan analysis.
KP0886C-1229
Step Action
2 The Line Mode button is the default and should be active
(click if not already selected).
The top line of the ROI box displays as an active line
(dashed yellow).
Note: Dashed yellow lines are 3 Click and drag the top line until the bisecting line is
active and can be edited. Solid against the posterior edge of L2. Note, that the sides of
red lines are inactive.
the ROI and bisecting line remain parallel.
Note: The top line remains 4 Click and drag the bottom line until it is against the
dashed until the bottom line is posterior edge of L4.
clicked.
5 Click and drag the left (posterior) line so that it is five
lines to the right of the shortest posterior edge of the
spinous processes, as shown in Figure 12-10.
To define the ROI in Whole Mode:
Step Action
1 Click the Global ROI button in the top left corner of the
window, if not already selected.
The ROI box displays in the image area.
2 Click the Whole Mode button in the Global ROI
Toolbox.
The ROI box displays as active lines (dashed yellow).
Note: Be careful not to set the 3 Position the cursor arrow anywhere within the ROI box.
posterior edge of the ROI The crossed arrows cursor displays.
outside of the spinous process as
the inclusion of air in the ROI 4 Position the ROI so that the posterior boundary line
degrades the precision and includes as much of the posterior spinous process as
accuracy of the measurement. possible without including air in the ROI.
Step Action
2 Click the Line Mode button and move the dashed yellow
Anterior Boundary line to the most anterior point of L2-
L4.
3 Click the Point Mode button and adjust the anterior
points to match the curve of the spine.
4 Click the Vertebral Lines radio button to adjust the
spacer lines between the vertebrae. This step is not
usually necessary as the line placement is based on the
location of the AP scan.
Step Action
2 Adjust each side of each box so that it fits just inside the
vertebral body.
KP0886C-1231
KP0886C-1230
KP0886C-1232
Step Action
2 Verify whether the bone map is acceptable or needs to be
edited. If the image is unacceptable, click the Vertebral
Bodies button and re-adjust R2-R4 so that they are just
inside the bone edges.
Evaluate the bone map:
It is strongly recommended that the operator not alter the bone
edges of the spine that are displayed in yellow. This degrades the
reproducibility of the spine image. If large areas of the bone map
are automatically excluded, the operator must edit the bone map.
To edit the bone map:
If you properly adjusted the Vertebral Bodies in the previous step,
then you should not need to edit the bone map. For instructions on
editing the bone map, refer to the bone map editing topic in the
AP analysis section of this chapter. The bone map on a lateral
scan is not usually edited.
Viewing Results
Results of the analysis display in the lower right portion of the
Analysis window (see Figure 12-11).
KP0886-0825
• Regions—Vertebral Bodies
Indicates individual vertebra included in the analysis and
points to the results.
• Area
Area expressed in cm² (centimeters squared).
• BMC
Bone mineral content expressed in grams.
• BMD
Bone mineral density expressed in g/cm² (grams per
centimeter squared).
Figure 12-11 Results button
Lateral Lumbar Spine
Analysis Window
Results toolbox
To view results:
Step Action
Note: Information about Mid 1 Click the Results button.
Regions only displays if the Mid The system displays the Results Toolbox with two buttons:
Regions option is turned on.
BMD and WA-BMD.
Step Action
2 • Click the BMD button to display Bone Mineral
Density results.
KP1068_002-1234
KP1035A-1235 -
KP1068A-1236
Step Action
5 Click the Next >> button to continue.
The Select Lateral Scan Mode for AP/Lateral Exam
window displays.
KP0886C-1237
KP0886C-1238
Contents
Subject Page
Introduction 13-2
The IVA Examinations 13-6
IVA Imaging on an A or SL System 13-6
IVA Imaging on a C or W System 13-23
IVA with BMD 13-41
IVA Image Viewer 13-58
Using Markers 13-64
Generating and Printing Images and Reports 13-71
Interpreting the IVA Image 13-76
13-1
QDR for Windows XP Reference Manual
Introduction
Quantitative Morphometry (QM) analyzes the shape of the
vertebra using vertebral height measurements and calculations of
those heights to compute wedge ratios. This information can be
used directly or compared over time.
Specification
IVA specifications are found in the Discovery Series and Explorer
Technical Specifications Manual.
Area to be
scanned
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Patient in Lateral scan position
Lumbar Rest
Figure 13-3
The Lumbar Rest
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Knee/Ankle Rest
Figure 13-4
The Knee Rest
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The Knee/Ankle Rests (Figure 13-4) are made of foam and vinyl.
They are used to keep the legs superimposed and help keep the
patient from falling forward. Several Knee/Ankle Rests of
different thickness are supplied with the equipment and can be
used in combination to obtain the best results. They are also used
between the ankles for the same reason.
Head Rest
Figure 13-5
The Head Rest
KP1068A-QM-05
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Step Action
2 Highlight the name of the patient and click the OK
button.
The Patient Confirmation window will appear.
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Note: The Accession Number 3 Fill in the information required (such as the Accession
must be present in order to use Number and other information) and click on the OK
DICOM.
button.
The Select Scan Type window will appear.
KP1068A-QM-10
If the check mark ( ) is not removed from the Use Default Scan
Mode check box the examination will continue using the scan
defaults. The default is Lateral IVA scan only, and takes 10
seconds.
To run the IVA Lateral only:
Step Action
1 Highlight IVA Imaging in the Scan Type window.
2 Click Next >>.
The system prompts the operator to continuously press
Enable.
3 Continuously press Enable until table motion stops. The
system prompts the operator to align the patient.
4 Align the patient the same way as if performing an AP
Lumbar Spine scan (“Positioning the Patient” on
page 12-4 in Chapter 12).
5 When the patient is properly positioned, press Continue.
The system prompts the operator to continuously press
Enable.
6 Continuously press Enable until C-arm motion stops.
Continue with Confirming Scan Parameters for AP IVA
Scan on page 13-12.
Step Action
2 Click the Next >> button.
The following window appears for the AP IVA scan (SE
AP Image):
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Step Action
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The operator has two choices for the IVA Lateral scan:
None - do not perform an SE Lateral scan
SE Lateral Image - perform an SE Lateral Scan
4 Make a selection from the above window and click
Next>>.
Selecting None means you do not want to perform a
lateral scan (only an AP scan will be performed). For this
choice the scan parameters window for the AP IVA scan
will appear. Continue with Confirming Scan Parameters
for AP IVA Scan on page 13-12.
Selecting SE Lateral Image here means you want to
perform an AP scan and a lateral scan (both scans will
be performed). For this choice, the system prompts the
operator to continuously press Enable.
5 Continuously press Enable until table motion stops. The
system prompts the operator to align the patient as
closely as possible with the laser.
6 Continue with Positioning the Patient for the AP IVA
Scan on page 13-12.
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While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the IVA Image
Viewer window displays.
Step Action
Cursor
Scroll
Hand
Bars
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Button Description
Restart Scan button Proceeds to the Scan Parameters
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window to commence X-ray scan
from the new position.
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For a description of the IVA Image Viewer and its controls refer
to “IVA Image Viewer” on page 13-58.
Continue with Exiting the IVA Image Viewer below.
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While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the IVA Image
Viewer window displays.
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP1068A-QM-16
IVA Image Viewer window
displays.
Abort Scan button Exits the scan immediately. An
exit window displays then
KP1068A-QM-17
proceeds to the main window. To
start another scan the C-arm must
be repositioned.
Reposition Scan button Stops the scan in progress and
enables the operator to reposition
KP1068A-QM-18 either the window image or the
patient. Refer to the following
instructions.
Step Action
Note: You can also use the scroll 2 Position the cursor over the spine image.
bars to reposition the image. The arrow cursor changes to a hand.
Cursor
Scroll
Hand
Bars
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Button Description
Restart Scan button Proceeds to the Scan Parameters
KP1068A-QM-20
window to commence X-ray scan
from the new position.
Accept Scan button Saves the scan in progress without
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repositioning the scanner.
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For a description of the IVA Image Viewer and its controls refer
to “IVA Image Viewer” on page 13-58. To perform the DE Scan
function refer to “DE Scan” on page 13-62.
Continue with Returning the C-arm to the AP Position below.
KP1068A-QM-07
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Step Action
2 Highlight the name of the patient and click the OK
button.
The Patient Confirmation window will appear.
KP1068A-QM-09
Note: The Accession Number 3 Fill in the information required (such as the Accession
must be present in order to use Number and other information) and click on the OK
DICOM.
button.
The Select Scan Type window appears.
KP1068A-QM-10
If the check mark ( ) is not removed from the Use Default Scan
Mode check box the examination will continue using the scan
defaults. The default is the Lateral IVA scan and takes 10
seconds.
To run the IVA Imaging examination using defaults:
Step Action
1 Highlight IVA Imaging in the Scan Type window
2 Click the Next >> button.
Continue with Confirming Scan Parameters for AP IVA
Scan on page 13-27.
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Step Action
3 Make a selection from the above window and click
Next>>.
Selecting None means you do not want to perform an AP
scan (only a lateral scan will be performed).
If None is selected, continue with Confirming Scan
Parameters for AP IVA Scan Scan on page 13-27.
Selecting SE AP Image means you want to perform an AP
scan.
If SE AP Image is selected, the following window will
appear for IVA Lateral scan (SE R/L Lateral Image).
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The operator has two choices for the IVA Lateral scan:
None - do not perform an SE R/L Lateral scan
SE R/L Lateral Image - perform an SE R/L Lateral
Scan.
4 Make a selection from the above window and click
Next>>.
Selecting None means you do not want to perform a lateral
scan (only an AP scan will be performed).
Selecting SE R/L Lateral Image here means you want to
perform an AP scan and a lateral scan (both scans will be
performed).
For either choice the scan parameters window for the AP
IVA scan will appear. Continue with Confirming Scan
Parameters for AP IVA Scan Scan on page 13-27.
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While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the IVA Image
Viewer window displays.
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP1068A-QM-16
IVA Image Viewer window
displays.
Step Action
Note: You can also use the scroll 2 Position the cursor over the spine image.
bars to reposition the image. The arrow cursor changes to a hand.
Cursor
Hand
Scroll
Bars
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Button Description
Restart Scan button Proceeds to the Scan Parameters
KP1068A-QM-20
window to commence X-ray scan
from the new position.
Accept Scan button Saves the scan in progress without
KP1068A-QM-21
repositioning the scanner.
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For a description of the IVA Image Viewer and its controls refer
to “IVA Image Viewer” on page 13-58.
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Figure 13-14
The Head Rest
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Step Action
Note: It is convenient to have the 4 Check to see that the patient’s back is parallel to the front
patient dressed in an open-backed edge of the scanner and that the midcoronal plane is near
gown so that the vertebral column
the center of the table.
is exposed and can be adjusted
properly. 5 Flex the patient’s hips and knees to a comfortable position.
Flex the knees about 90 degrees. Flex the hips enough so
that the patient does not have a tendency to roll over.
Figure 13-15
Proper Positioning of the Arms
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Step Action
Note: Proper arm placement 5 Position the patient’s right arm perpendicular to the long
gives a clear projection of the axis of the body (Figure 13-15). Then position the right
vertebral distal to the level of the
forearm perpendicular to the table.
scapulo-humeral joints.
Drawing the arms forward or The patient may use their right hand to hold their left
extending them to more than a elbow. The patient may also lay their right forearm along
right angle position carries the the head rest if this is more comfortable.
scapulae forward where they
superimpose the upper thoracic 6 Adjust the body to a true lateral position.
vertebrae. Be certain that the midcoronal plane passing through the
hips and shoulders, is perpendicular to the table, and that
the vertebral column is horizontal.
The C-arm and table drive motors provide the table and arm
motion required to scan the X-ray beam along the patient’s spine.
Move the C-arm and turn on the laser using the buttons on the
control panel.
To position the C-arm:
Step Action
1 Move the C-arm to the proximity of the patient’s spine.
2 Turn on the laser.
3 Position the cross hairs of the laser 2” below the iliac
crest and centered over the spine.
4 Move the laser cross hairs 1” toward the back of the
patient.
This is to include both the thoracic and lumbar part of the
spine in the scan field.
5 With the patient and C-arm positioned, the scan type and
mode can be selected on the computer.
6 Continue with Performing the Lateral IVA Scan below.
Note: If the Control Panel X-ray 2 Click the Start Scan button
lamp fails to extinguish within 10 The Scan window displays with the image appearing on the
seconds after the end of the scan,
left side. Flashing X-rays On indicator at the top of the
press the red Emergency Stop
button on the Control Panel window continues until the scan stops.
immediately. Then call Hologic
Service before resuming operation.
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While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the IVA Image
Viewer window displays.
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP1068A-QM-16
IVA Image Viewer window
displays.
Abort Scan button Exits the scan immediately. An
exit window displays then
KP1068A-QM-17
proceeds to the main window. To
start another scan the C-arm must
be repositioned.
Cursor
Hand
Scroll
Bars
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Button Description
Restart Scan button Proceeds to the Scan Parameters
KP1068A-QM-20
window to commence X-ray scan
from the new position.
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For a description of the IVA Image Viewer and its controls refer
to “IVA Image Viewer” on page 58. To perform the DE Scan
function refer to “DE Scan” on page 62.
Click Cancel to display the Exit Analysis window.
At the Exit Analysis window, click Exit to return to the main
window.
KP1068A-QM-07
KP1068A-QM-08
KP1068A-QM-09
Note: The Accession Number must 3 Fill in the information required (such as the Accession
be present in order to use DICOM. Number and other information) and click on the OK
button.
The Select Scan Type window will appear.
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If the check mark ( ) is not removed from the Use Default Scan
Mode then the examination will continue using the scan defaults.
The default is the AP BMD, followed by Lateral BMD, followed
by Lateral IVA.
To run the IVA with BMD examination using defaults:
Step Action
1 Highlight IVA Imaging in the Scan Type window.
2 Click Next >>.
The system prompts the operator to continuously press
Enable.
3 Continuously press Enable until table motion stops. The
system prompts the operator to align the patient.
4 Align the patient the same way as if performing an AP
Lumbar Spine scan.
5 When the patient is properly positioned, press Continue.
The system prompts the operator to continuously press
Enable.
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Step Action
4 Make a selection for the AP part of the AP Lateral pair
(screen above) and click Next >>.
The following screen will be displayed.
KP1068A-1338
This screen is the scan modes for the lateral part of the
AP Lateral pair, the description of the scan modes is
found in Choosing the Scan Mode on page 12-3 of
Chapter 12.
5 Make a selection for the lateral part of the AP Lateral pair
(above window) and click Next >>. One of the following
will occur:
If None was selected for the AP IVA scan:
• The system prompts the operator to continuously
press Enable.
• Continuously press Enable until table motion
stops. The system prompts the operator to align
the patient.
• Align the patient the same way as if performing
an AP Lumbar Spine scan (described in
Positioning the Patient on page 12-4 of Chapter
12.)
The scan parameters for AP BMD appears,
continue with “Confirming Scan Parameters for
AP BMD Scan” on page 50.
If SE AP Image was selected for the AP IVA scan, the
following window appears for the Lateral IVA scan (SE
Lateral Scan).
Step Action
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The operator has two choices for the Lateral IVA scan:
None - do not perform a Lateral IVA scan.
Selecting None means you do not want to perform a
lateral scan (only the BMD scan pair and an AP IVA
scan will be performed).
SE Lateral Image - perform a Lateral IVA Scan.
Selecting SE Lateral Image means you want to per-
form the BMD scan pair, and both the AP IVA scan and
lateral IVA scan.
6 Make a selection from the above window and click
Next>>.
For either choice, the system prompts the operator to
continuously press Enable.
7 Continuously press Enable until table motion stops. The
system prompts the operator to align the patient as
closely as possible with the laser.
8 Align the patient the same way as if performing an AP
Lumbar Spine scan (described in Positioning the Patient
on page 13-41 of Chapter 12.)
9 When the patient is properly positioned, press Continue.
Continue with Confirming Scan Parameters for AP IVA
Scan below.
KP1068A-1341
KP1068A-1342
While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the IVA Image
Viewer window displays.
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP1068A-QM-16
IVA Image Viewer window
displays.
Abort Scan button Exits the scan immediately. An
exit window displays then
KP1068A-QM-17
proceeds to the main window. To
start another scan the C-arm must
be repositioned.
Reposition Scan button Stops the scan in progress and
enables the operator to reposition
KP1068A-QM-18 either the window image or the
patient. Refer to the following
instructions.
Repositioning
If the scan is positioned correctly it will not be necessary to
reposition.
If the scan is not positioned correctly the only option is to
reposition the patient. If the spine is not straight, move the
patient’s upper torso either left or right to straighten the spine.
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For a description of the IVA Image Viewer and its controls refer
to IVA Image Viewer on page 13-58.
Press Cancel from the IVA viewer and the scan parameters screen
for AP BMD (f Lumbar Spine) scan appears. Continue with
Confirming Scan Parameters for AP BMD Scan below.
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Important: Remind the patient 3 Continuously press Enable until C-arm and table motion
not to move, or touch the sides of stops. The scan parameter window for the Lateral BMD
the table, during C-arm rotation.
scan appears.
4 Continue with Confirming Scan Parameters for Lateral
BMD Scan below.
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KP1068A-1346
• Scan Parameters
If a Lateral IVA scan is to be performed, the system
displays the Scan Parameters window for that scan.
Continue with Confirming Scan Parameters for
Lateral IVA Scan on page 13-54.
While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the IVA Image
Viewer window displays.
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP1068A-QM-16
IVA Image Viewer window
displays.
Abort Scan button Exits the scan immediately. An
exit window displays then
KP1068A-QM-17
proceeds to the main window. To
start another scan the C-arm must
be repositioned.
Reposition Scan button Stops the scan in progress and
enables the operator to reposition
KP1068A-QM-18 either the window image or the
patient. Refer to the following
instructions.
KP1068A-1347
KP1068A-1348
While the scan is being acquired the operator has four options:
Option Description
(let the scan complete) The scan completes the length
designated on the Scan Parameters
window and then the IVA Image
Viewer window displays.
Stop Scan button Terminates the scan at the point at
which the button is pressed and the
KP1068A-QM-16
IVA Image Viewer window
displays.
Using the IVA Image Viewer for the Lateral IVA Scan
When the scan is complete the program will automatically go to
the IVA Image Viewer (Figure 13-22).
Figure 13-22 Control Bar Image Patient Data
IVA Image Viewer Window for
Lateral IVA Scan
KP1068A-1349
For a description of the IVA Image Viewer and its controls refer
to IVA Image Viewer on page 13-58. To perform the DE Scan
function refer to DE Scan on page 13-62.
Continue with Returning the C-arm to the AP Position below.
Note: The IVA Image Viewer is The IVA Image Viewer window is divided into three areas:
used after completing an IVA
scan, or by selecting the Analyze • the Image
all Scans tab and then selecting
• the Patient Data
an IVA scan.
• the Control Bar
The Image
The scanned image is shown in the middle of the IVA window.
Figure 13-23 shows the scanned image for an AP IVA scan and
Figure 13-24 shows the scanned image for a Lateral IVA scan.
Figure 13-23
IVA Image Viewer Window for
AP IVA Scan
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If you are analyzing existing IVA scans, make sure that the spine
is on the left before continuing.
DE Scan
If a more detailed scan is required of part of the spine or a
vertebrae, the operator can define a region on the IVA scan to be
re-scanned using Dual Energy. This region of the patient is re-
scanned at a higher resolution
To perform this rescan the patient must remain on the table and in
the same position as the Lateral IVA scan. If the patient has
moved, or been removed from the table, another Lateral IVA scan
must be acquired and the rescan taken immediately after the
Lateral IVA scan with the patient in the same position.
To rescan:
Step Action
1 Click DE Scan in the upper left-hand corner of the
window.
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Two horizontal green lines appear in the upper and lower
Note: If the image is magnified areas of the image.
larger than the window, you may
not see the green lines. Select
“Fit To Window” if you do not
see the lines.
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2 Place the mouse pointer over the upper line and drag it to
the top of the region that you want to rescan.
3 Place the mouse pointer over the lower line and drag it to
the bottom of the region that you want to rescan.
4 Click Close.
Because the DE Scan button was pushed at the time the
Close button was selected, the system returns to the Start
Scan dialog box to start the Dual Energy scan.
Note: It is assumed that the 54 Start the new scan. The system scans the patient and
patient and the C-arm have not returns to the IVA analysis window when done.
been moved since the last scan.
The patient may breathe normally during the Dual Energy
scan.
Using Markers
Quantitative Morphometry (QM) allows you to define the shape
of one or more vertebrae by placing markers on the posterior,
anterior and midpoints of the vertebrae.
QM Markers can be placed on the AP and Lateral IVA scans.
Hologic does not recommend placing markers on the AP IVA
scan, however if this is done see “QM Results Block for AP IVA
Scans” on page 13-70 concerning information on determining
tags for the markers.
Using QM Markers
QM Markers are placed on the image in the IVA Image Viewer
(Figure 13-25). To start placing markers the operator clicks on the
Markers bottom, then places the cursor on the scan image and
right clicks the mouse. A menu will appear that will allow the
operator to place and label the markers (procedures to place, label
and change the markers are included in this section). As markers
are placed on the scan image, a results block reports information
on the markers.
Adding QM Markers
To perform Quantitative Morphometry, you must insert QM
markers.
To insert the markers:
Step Action
1 On Control Bar in the IVA Image Viewer Analysis
Window, click on the Markers button (Figure 13-26).
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2 Right click on the image and select Add Marker.
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Note: The first set of markers The software limits the marker labels to L4-L1, and T12-
that you add is always labeled T4. The software also inhibits you from changing the
L4. If you rename this set of
label of a marker to one that already exists.
markers to T12, for example, the
software assumes that you want
to label from T12 upward.
Therefore, the next set of
markers that you create is
labeled T11, and so forth.
Selecting Markers
To select markers for a vertebrae:
Step Action
1 Place the mouse pointer in the middle of the six markers
and click,
-or-
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Note: You can select multiple The selected markers appear yellow (red if image is
markers in both the QM area or inverted). The unselected markers appear red (cyan if the
on the image using combinations image is inverted).
of the left mouse button and the
control and shift keys.
Moving Markers
To move one or more sets of markers:
Step Action
1 Select one or more sets of markers.
2 Click in the area described by the six markers of any of
the selected set(s) of markers.
3 Drag the set(s) of markers to their desired position.
Editing Markers
You can edit only one set of markers at a time.
To edit a set of markers:
Step Action
1 Click anywhere within the set of markers to be edited.
The set of markers become yellow (active).
2 Click on one of the six markers and drag it to its desired
position.
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QM Result Block
The result box for the Lateral and the AP IVA scans must be
interpreted differently because of the positions of the spine in the
scan.
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Label Description
Post The height of the vertebrae between the superior and
Hght inferior posterior markers in millimeters.
(mm)
Mid The height of the vertebrae between the superior and
Hght inferior midpoint markers in millimeters.
(mm)
The Left Side and Right Side labels will not appear in the AP IVA
scan Result Block report or be printed on any reports.
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Sample Printouts
Sample Image
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Sample Report
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Figure 13-28 C1
The Human Spine C1
7 cervical C2
C4
vertebrae C5
C6
C7
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
12 thoracic T6
vertebrae T7
T8
T9
T10
The human spine usually consists T11
of 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 T12
lumbar vertebrae.
L1
L2
5 lumbar L3
vertebrae
L4
L5
Ossacrum
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Figure 13-29
Vertebrae Deformities
Typical Vertebral Body
Content
Subject Page
Introducing Compare 14-2
Restoring the Patient’s Baseline Scan 14-3
Evaluating the Patient’s Baseline Scan 14-4
Performing the Follow-up Scan 14-7
Analyzing the Follow-up Scan 14-8
Generating a Rate of Change Report 14-12
Rate of Change Report for Unlike Scan 14-13
Modes
Rate of Change Report for Spine Scans with 14-14
Different Regions
14-1
QDR for Windows XP Reference Manual
Introducing Compare
Compare allows comparison of the current scan to a baseline scan
to determine the BMD rate of change over a period of time. The
baseline scan is generally the first scan acquired for the patient.
All follow-up scans are compared to the baseline scan.
When following bone mineral density (BMD) in a patient over a
period of time, it is important to compare the same region of
interest each time. The system helps by displaying the current
scan next to the baseline scan of the same patient. It uses the bone
map of the baseline scan as an overlay on the current scan so you
can visually match the region of interest in the current scan
image.
It is important to duplicate the size, shape, and location of the
region of interest as closely as possible.
Steps
Comparing a scan to the baseline scan involves the following
steps:
1. Locating and Restoring the patient’s baseline scan.
2. Evaluating the patient’s baseline scan.
3. Performing the follow-up scan.
4. Analyzing the follow-up scan using the Compare function.
5. Generating a rate of change report.
The steps are the same for all scan types. This chapter uses the
spine scan as an example, but the Compare function procedures
described here can be applied to all scans.
If necessary, changes can be made to correct the regions.
However, if changes are made, the ROI template will disappear
because it is no longer a direct compare. Examples of when this
may be necessary include a child that has grown or a patient that
has lost vertebral body height. It is still recommended to use
Compare on the follow-up.
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Step Action
4 Click the scan with the oldest date (this is the baseline
scan).
The scan becomes highlighted.
Note: Scans can be compared 5 Click the Next >> button on the Select a scan to analyze
even if they are not the same window.
scan mode.
The Analyze Setup window displays.
Note: Do not change the 6 Click the Next >> button on the Analyze Setup window.
analysis method displayed in the to display the analysis window with the baseline scan
Analyze Setup window.
image.
Scanning Twice
In the first scan, repeat the incorrect positioning of the baseline
scan. This allows a good BMD rate of change to be obtained for
this exam. In the second scan, position the patient correctly and
archive this scan as the new baseline for future follow-up exams.
The disadvantage of this option is that the patient must be
scanned twice. Consult with the physician before choosing this
option.
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Compare to Previously Analyzed
Scan radio button
Step Action
Note: Scans can be compared 2 Click the Compare to Previously Analyzed Scan radio
even if they are not the same button.
scan mode.
A list of scans for that patient will appear in the window
with the oldest scan highlighted. The oldest scan should
be the baseline scan, if it is not then click and highlight
the scan which is the baseline scan.
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4 Click the Global ROI button in the top left corner of the
window, if not already selected.
A template consisting of the ROI border and bone map
outline displays on the follow-up scan as active (dashed
and solid yellow lines).
Step Action
Note: The ROI may not appear if Global ROI with template
the ROI on the compare scan is
too large, or if the point size and
line size do not match in the
scans.
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Note: During the compare Results button
analysis it may be necessary to
make minor adjustments to
match the baseline analysis. If
so, return to the appropriate step
and adjust accordingly.
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Rate of Change check box
Step Action
5 Click the Print button to print the Rate of Change Report
along with the default Filing Report (check box marked
“Filing”).
Note: Refer to Chapter 15 for
detailed information about
reports.
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Rate of Change Report
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Printing Reports 15-6
Previewing Reports 15-10
Report Examples 15-12
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Introducing Reports
This section provides an overview of the types of reports
available and a description of the information contained on them.
Report Types
Note: DICOM is standard on The QDR system includes four basic types of reports, which can
Discovery-A, -SL, -W and -C be printed, previewed (viewed on the monitor screen), and
models, and available as an
configured to meet specific needs. An additional type of report is
option on Discovery-Wi, -Ci and
Explorer. available if the DICOM Option has been installed (refer to the
DICOM Option User’s Guide).
Filing Report
The Filing Report is used primarily for filing examination
information and includes:
• Detailed patient and scan information
• Area, BMC, BMD, and T & Z-score results for each
region
• Scan image with ROI and bone map outline
• BMD vs. Age reference curve graph
• k and D0 calculations
• Physician’s comments
• QDR system technical information
Interpreting Report
The Interpreting Report is primarily for the interpreting physician
and includes:
• Detailed patient and scan information
• Area, BMC, BMD and T & Z-score results for each region
• Scan image with ROI and bone map outline
• BMD vs. Age reference curve graph
• Physician’s comments
Referring Report
The Referring Report is primarily for the referring physician and
includes:
• Summarized patient and scan information
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• BMD and T-score results for the default region only (as
configured during system setup) for each scan image
• Scan images (up to three/page) with ROI and bone map
outlines
• BMD vs. Age reference curve graph for each scan image
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Report Blocks Header
Patient
Information
Scan
Information
Image
DXA
Results
Reference
Graph
Physician
Comment
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Header
The Header block displays at the top of each report. It includes
the name, address, telephone, and fax number of the institution or
facility generating the report.
Note: Refer to To configure the The header can be turned off if your facility prefers to print
Header Block on page 18-15 of reports on letterhead.
Chapter 18 for information on
turning the header off.
Patient Information
The Patient Information block displays information from the
patient biographical record, and any updated information added
on the day the scan was performed. This includes the patient’s
age, height, and weight.
Scan Information
The Scan Information block contains scan record information
about the analyzed scan(s) including scan date, scan type, date of
analysis, operator, model, and serial number of the scanner.
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Image
Note: Reports printed within the The Image block displays the analyzed image of the scan with
United States include the the region of interest, bone map outline, and global dimension of
disclaimer statement “Image not
the ROI. If the scan has not been analyzed, the image displays
for diagnostic use.”
without the ROI and bone map outline.
DXA Results
The DXA Results summary displayed in this block include the
BMC and BMD of a particular scanned region, and the Z-score
and T-score. The Z-score is a measure of the difference between
the patient’s BMD and that of age, sex, and ethnicity-matched
peers. The T-score is a measure of the difference between the
patient’s BMD and young normals of the same sex and ethnicity.
Reference Graph
The Reference Graph allows comparison of patient data to young
normal adults, and to an age-matched reference population.
The standard deviations appear shaded in different colors. If the
patient’s data point is within the colored portion of the graph, it is
shown as a black cross inside a circle. If the patient’s data point is
outside the colored graph, it is shown as a red cross inside a
circle. The source of the reference curve and scores is shown
below the graph.
Physicianís Comment
The Physician’s comment block displays any comments
authorized by the physician. Physician’s comments can be
selected when generating the report. They can be selected from a
predefined list, or a new comment can be entered.
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Printing Reports
QDR for Windows XP allows the operator to access and print
reports a number of different ways. This section includes
instructions for printing a report after completing an analysis and
printing a report using the Report button on the main window.
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Note: Refer to pages 16-11 and The analyzed scan must reside on the computer’s hard drive. If
16-15 of Chapter 16 for more the scan has been deleted, use the Locate and Restore functions
information on locating and
to load it back onto the computer’s hard drive.
restoring an archived scan.
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Step Action
7 Click the Preview... button to display a preview of the
report before printing it (see the Previewing Reports
section of this chapter).
8 Click the Configure... button to change the settings of the
report (see the “Report Tab” on page 18-8 of Chapter 18).
9 Click either:
• the Print... button to print the report;
• the << Back button to return to the previous
window; or
• the Cancel button to cancel the operation without
printing.
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Step Action
Note: New comments are not 2 • To select from the list of predefined comments,
added to the list of predefined click the button in the Physician’s Comment text
comments.
box and click on the comment you want to include
• To enter a new comment, click in the Physician’s
Comment text box and type the new comment.
3 Click either:
• the Update button to update the scan with the new
comment; or
• the Close button to exit the Edit physician’s
comment window without changing the comment.
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Step Action
Note: If a radio button is grayed 2 To specify which pages to print:
(dimmer than the others), it • Click the All radio button to print all the pages
indicates that option is not
available. • Click the Pages radio button and enter the first and
last page of the range to print
• Click the Selection radio button to print only the
highlighted (selected) information from the report
3 Click the OK button to begin printing the report(s) on the
selected printer.
Previewing Reports
The system provides the opportunity to preview each report
before it is actually printed. Clicking the Preview... button in the
Print window displays the report preview window.
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Button Function
Print... Displays the standard print dialog window to print
the selected report.
Next Page Displays the next page of the report, if more than
one page exists. If there is only one page to the
report, this button is inactive (gray).
Prev Page Displays the previous page of the report, if more
than one page exists. If there is only one page to the
report, this button is inactive (gray).
Two Pages Displays two pages in the window. If there is only
one page to print, this button is inactive (gray).
Note: Clicking within the area of Zoom In Zooms in on the report. If already at maximum
the report causes it to successively zoom, this button is inactive (gray).
zoom in, centered on the cursor
location, until at maximum zoom. Zoom Out Zooms out on the report. If already at minimum
Clicking once more resets the zoom, this button is inactive (gray).
display to minimum zoom.
Close Closes the print preview window without printing
the report, returning to the Print window.
In addition to using the Next Page and Prev Page buttons, you
can use the scroll bar to the right of the report to scroll through the
pages.
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Report Examples
This section provides examples of reports for various scan and
report types.
Filing Report
The Filing Report, shown for a spine exam in the example below,
contains detailed information about the patient record and scan
record. The report displays one scan on each page.
Figure 15-2
Filing Report Example:
Spine Exam
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Interpreting Report
The Interpreting Report, shown for a forearm exam in the
example below, contains detailed information about the patient
record and scan record, and is used by the interpreting physician.
The report displays one scan on each page.
Figure 15-3
Interpreting Report Example:
Forearm Exam
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Referring Report
The Referring Report, shown in the example below, contains
summarized information about the patient and scan record. This
report is generally used by the referring physician. The report
displays at least three scans per page.
Figure 15-4
Referring Report Example
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Rate of Change Report
Example: Left Hip
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Alternate Navigation
This section describes alternate methods of accessing and printing
reports.
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Chapter 16
Archiving, Locating and
Restoring Scans
This chapter provides information and instructions for archiving,
locating, and restoring scans, as well as managing the archive
locations. This chapter also provides a troubleshooting section if
you encounter a problem transferring scans from one location to
another.
Content
Subject Page
Overview 16-2
Archiving Scans 16-8
Locating Scans 16-11
Restoring Scans 16-15
Copying Scans 16-18
Managing Archive Locations 16-21
Troubleshooting Transfer Errors 16-22
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Overview
This section provides an explanation of terms and concepts used
when archiving, locating, restoring, and copying scans. The
following definitions may be helpful when reviewing this
chapter:
• Archiving
The process of duplicating scans contained on the
computer hard drive and transferring them to uniquely
identified removable media or to a uniquely identified
directory on a computer network for permanent storage.
• Locating
The process of determining the storage location(s) of
archived scans.
• Restoring
The process of duplicating archived scans and transferring
them to the computer hard drive.
• Copying
The process of duplicating scans contained on the
computer hard drive and transferring them to another
location without electronically recording the location to
which the scans data have been copied.
Note: See “Running the System It is extremely important to understand the difference between
Backup” on page 17-5 of archiving scans and performing a system back up. The archive
Chapter 16 for information on
process transfers a copy of the selected scans to removable
how to perform a System
Backup. media—such as a CD R/W—or to a directory on a computer
network. The system back up process transfers a copy of data
contained in the QDR system database, which is different from
scan data files —it does not save scan image files.
Formatting a Read/Write CD
Warning: To ensure the integrity The first time you use a read/write CD in the CD R/W it must be
of the data on a read/write CD, formatted. For information on formatting a CD refer to the
the CD must be formatted the
manual that came with the CD R/W.
first time it is used.
Removing a Read/Write CD
If your CD does not eject by pressing the button on the front of
the CD R/W drive, perform the following.
To Eject a CD from a CD R/W
Step Action
1 Minimize the QDR for Windows XP software by
pressing the minimize button in the upper right corner.
Minimize button
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4 Click on the Eject command in the menu and wait for the
CD tray to open.
Archiving Scans
Archiving scans is the process of duplicating scans contained on
the computer hard drive and transferring them to uniquely
identified removable media or to a uniquely identified directory
on a computer network for permanent storage. Scan image files
consume a large amount of space on the computer hard drive.
Scans should be archived for permanent storage on a daily basis.
It is strongly recommended that scans be archived to two different
locations. For example, perform the initial archive to a CD R/W
and the second archive to a network server or read/write CD. Two
separate archive locations for each scan will help to ensure that
these scans will be accessible for use during future patient visits.
Note: See Chapter 6 for Once scans have been archived, they can be deleted from the
information on how to delete computer hard drive to free up space.
scan files from your system.
Locations
The archive process duplicates scans that are in the system
location and transfers the duplicates to an archive location, as
described below:
• System Location
Scans that are in the system location reside on the
computer hard drive and are available for analysis and
reporting. Use the Scans button in the main window to
view the list of scans that are currently on the system (that
is, in the system location). The system location is the point
of origin for the archive process.
• Archive Location
This is the destination location for the archive process.
There can be two archive locations for each scan—
primary and secondary. Archive locations can be on
removable media such as CDs or 3-1/2 inch diskettes.
They can also be in different directories on a computer
network. The QDR for Windows XP software will keep
track of two separate archive locations for each scan. An
archive location consists of two pieces of information:
• A fully qualified directory path
The directory path is the complete specification of a
single file storage location. Fully qualified means that
the path starts with a drive specification (such as a:)
and ends with the name of the directory that contains
the file. For example, a:\ is a directory path that
instructs the system to place archive files on either a
1.44MB, 3.5 inch diskette.
• An archive label
The archive label is used to uniquely identify the
archive location. Removable media should be marked
with the archive label immediately.
Archive Labels
Warning: A read/write CD can The first time a scan is archived to a removable media location,
be damaged if you do not use a the system creates an archive label from the date (of the archive),
fine-point permanent ink CD
a sequence number (to identify the number of removable storage
marker or a CD label when
labelling the CD. media needed for the archive) and the Serial Number of the
machine (see Figure 16-1). This label uniquely identifies the
removable storage media for future reference in locating and
restoring scans. The system will prompt you to write the archive
label using a fine-point permanent ink CD marker on a read/write
CD or on the label affixed to the storage media (such as a
1.44MD diskette). Figure 16-1 illustrates the archive label
information for a QDR serial number 80231.
Figure 16-1
Archive Label Sequence Number
092603-01-SN80231
Locating Scans
Locating scans is the process of determining the storage
location(s) of archived scans. Use the Locate Scans button to
locate scans. The Locate function provides the following
information about each scan:
• Analysis time and date
• Archive time and date
• Archive location
• Archive label
Restoring Scans
Note: New patients may bring Restoring a scan is the process of duplicating an archived scan
electronic copies of Hologic and transferring it to the computer hard drive. The normal
scans performed at another
method for restoring a scan is to first locate the archived scan
facility. These scans should be
restored, viewed and archived. using the Locate function, which enables the Restore function.
The alternate method for restoring a scan is to select Restore
Scans from the Archive pull-down menu. Use this method to
restore a scan whose archive location is not contained in the
system’s database (for example, a new patient who has an
electronic copy of a scan performed at another facility). Once a
scan has been restored to the system, you can reanalyze it, create
a new report for the scan, and/or use the scan as the basis for
comparison with another scan.
Copying Scans
Copying a scan is the process of duplicating a scan without
electronically recording the location to which the scan has been
copied. The Copy function should be used whenever custody of
the copied scan is not being retained. For example, use the Copy
function to provide a patient with an electronic copy of their
scan(s) or to submit scans to a third party for review.
Archiving Scans
Archiving a scan is the process of duplicating the scan contained
on the computer hard drive and transferring it to uniquely
identified removable media or to a uniquely identified directory
on a computer network for permanent storage. Once a scan has
been successfully archived, it may deleted from the system
(computer hard drive) to make space for new scans.
Archive Location
The archive location can be any of the following, depending on
which type(s) of device have been installed on the system:
• Read/write CD
• 3.5 inch diskette
• Optional Magneto-Optical or JAZ cartridge
• A directory on a network to which the system is connected
Archive Process
The process of archiving scans is as follows:
1. Select the archive location
2. Select the scan(s) to archive
3. Start the archive function
To archive scans:
Step Action
Warning: If the Archive 1 Click the Archive Scans button in the main window.
procedure was interrupted by a The Archive Selected Scan(s) window displays.
power failure the Archive may
not be complete on the storage
media. Check the media and
repeat the Archive if necessary.
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Note: If you use a removable 2 Determine whether the path shown in the Archive
archive media that has never Location field at the top of the window is the location
been used for archiving scans,
(path and archive label) to which the scans should be
the Label field will be blank.
archived. To change the archive location, do the
Note: Refer to Managing following:
Archive Locations on page 16-
21 for information on adding • Click the down arrow on the Path pull-down box
archive locations. to display the available archive locations.
• Drag down and click the desired archive location.
The selected location appears in the pull-down box and
the associated label appears in the Label field.
Note: The Unarchived tab is the 3 Click one of the following tabs:
default selection.
• Unarchived to display a list of unarchived scans
Note: Once a scan has been
archived, it appears on the • Archived Once to display scans that have been
Archived Once tab, even if archived at least one time
archived again, to a secondary
location. • All Scans to display all scans (both Unarchived
If using new media for the first and Archived Once)
time, format the media from A list of scans of the selected type displays.
Windows Explorer.
4 Select the scan(s) to be archived using one or more of the
following techniques:
Note: Daily QC Phantom scans • Click the Select All button to select all the scans
provide information about your appearing on the list.
system that can be used if
problems occur. Archive all • Locate the scans either by
daily QC Phantom scans with
patient scans to provide a Using the scroll bars to bring scans into view; or
history of your system’s Typing the patient’s name (last name, comma,
operation.
space, first name, space, middle initial) until the
scans for that patient appear.
Step Action
Note: To deselect individual • To select multiple scans that are not adjacent to
scans that have been selected, each other, depress and hold down the Ctrl key
depress and hold down the Ctrl
while clicking on each scan to be archived.
key, then click on the scans to be
deselected. Use the Deselect All • To select a range of adjacent scans, click on the
button to deselect all selected first scan in the range, depress and hold down the
scans.
Shift key, then click on the last scan in the range.
The selected scans display as highlighted (white text on a
blue background).
Note: The system will notify the 5 Click the Archive Scans button.
operator if there is no archive
media installed in the archive If using removable archive media that has never been
location, or if a network location used before for archiving, the system will prompt the
is not accessible. operator to manually record on the media label the
archive label name assigned by the system.
The Scan Transfer in Progress window is displayed while
the selected (highlighted) scans are duplicated and
transferred to the archive location specified in the
Archive Location field. The progress of the transfer
operation is displayed in this window.
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Locating Scans
The Locate function allows the operator to search the system
database for specific scans that have been archived. The Locate
function typically precedes the Restore function. Once a scan has
been located, it may be restored from its archive location to the
system location on the computer hard drive.
Use the Locate Scans button to search for and restore scans.
When you click the Locate Scans button in the main window, the
system displays the Select Patient for Scan Location window as
shown:
To locate and restore scans:
Step Action
1 Click the Locate Scans button in the main window.
The Select Patient for Scan Location window displays.
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Note: To view the patient’s 2 Find the name of the patient for which scans are to be
biographical information, click restored either by
on the Details button in the
upper right corner of the • Using the scroll bars to bring patient names into
window. view; or
• Typing the patient’s name (last name, comma,
space, first name, space, middle initial) until the
scans for that patient appear.
Click on the patient’s name to select the patient, then
click the Locate Scans button.
The system displays the Locate Selected Scan(s) window
with the patient’s name and ID at the top.
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Note: You should always select 3 The Primary Archive tab window will appear with a list
scans to restore from the of scans for the selected patient.
Primary Archive tab, the
Secondary Archive tab can be The system displays a detailed list of scans of the selected
used if you cannot restore scans patient that includes the Scan Date, Scan Type, Scan ID,
from the Primary Archive tab. Analysis Date and Label (of the media) for each scan.
Note: To switch between the
Primary Archive Tab screen and
the Secondary Archive Tab
screen use Ctrl-Tab or the
mouse.
Step Action
Note: To deselect individual 4 Select the scan(s) to be restored using one or more of the
scans that have been selected, following techniques:
depress and hold down the Ctrl
key, then click on the scans to be • Click the Select All button to select all the scans
deselected. Use the Deselect All appearing on the list.
button to deselect all selected
• Click on a single scan to select it.
scans.
• To select multiple scans that are not adjacent to
each other, depress and hold down the Ctrl key
while clicking on each scan to be restored.
• To select a range of adjacent scans, click on the
first scan in the range, depress and hold down the
Shift key, then click on the last scan in the range.
The selected scans display as highlighted (white text on a
blue background).
5 Locate and place the cartridge or disk with the correct
Label into the disk drive.
Label
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Note. If you can not restore 6 Click the Restore Scans button.
scans from the Primary Archive
media screen, contact the If the list of selected scans includes removable media
Hologic Help Desk before using archive locations with different archive labels, the system
the Secondary Archive media. will automatically prompt the operator to insert
specifically labeled archive media as necessary.
The Scan Transfer in Progress window is displayed while
the selected (highlighted) scans are duplicated and
transferred to the system location. The progress of the
transfer operation is displayed in this window.
Step Action
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Restoring Scans
The Restore function differs from the Locate function in that it
allows the operator to search for and restore scans by specifying
the location. This includes importing archive scans that may or
may not be resident in the system (that is, on the hard drive). For
example, the Restore function would be used for a new patient
who has an electronic copy of a scan performed at another
facility. When the Restore function is started, the archive location
from which the scans are to be restored must be specified. The
system searches that location and displays a list of all scans stored
there. One or more scans can be selected and restored from that
archive location to the system location on the computer hard
drive.
To restore scans from a specified archive location:
Step Action
Note: A new patient’s scans 1 Click the Archive pull-down menu on the main window,
restored onto the system should then drag down to select Restore Scans.
be reviewed and then archived
The Restore Selected Scan(s) window displays.
onto the system’s archive media.
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Step Action
Note: If the current path name is 2 Determine whether the path shown in the Archive
for a removable media drive, the Location field at the top of the window is the location
system will check the drive and
(path and archive label) from which the scans should be
prompt for a cartridge or
diskette to be inserted, if restored. To change the archive location, either:
necessary. • Click the down arrow on the Path pull-down box
to display the available archive locations, then
drag down and click the desired archive location;
or
• Click the Browse... button and navigate to the
directory that contains the archived scans to be
restored.
The selected location appears in the pull-down box and
the associated label appears in the Label field.
3 Select the scan(s) to be restored using one or more of the
following techniques:
• Click the Select All button to select all the scans
appearing on the list.
• Locate the scans either by
Using the scroll bars to bring scans into view; or
Typing the patient’s name (last name, comma,
space, first name, space, middle initial) until the
scans for that patient appear.
• To select multiple scans that are not adjacent to
Note: To deselect individual each other, depress and hold down the Ctrl key
scans that have been selected, while clicking on each scan to be archived.
depress and hold down the Ctrl
• To select a range of adjacent scans, click on the
key, then click on the scans to be
deselected. Use the Deselect All first scan in the range, depress and hold down the
button to deselect all selected Shift key, then click on the last scan in the range.
scans. The selected scans display as highlighted (white text on a
blue background).
Step Action
4 Click the Restore Scans button.
If the list of selected scans includes removable media
archive locations with different archive labels, the system
will automatically prompt the operator to insert
specifically labeled archive media as necessary.
The Scan Transfer in Progress window is displayed while
the selected (highlighted) scans are duplicated and
transferred to the system location. The progress of the
transfer operation is displayed in this window.
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Copying Scans
The Copy Scans function allows the operator to copy scans that
currently reside on the computer hard disk to a specified location.
This function should be used whenever custody of the copied
scans is not being retained. For example, use the Copy Scans
function to provide a patient with an electronic copy of their
scan(s) or to submit scans to a third party for review. The system
will copy the selected scans to the specified location without
recording the location in the system database.
Any scans copied to an offline location can be later restored using
the Restore Scans function.
To copy scans:
Step Action
1 Click the Archive pull-down menu on the main window,
then drag down to select Copy Scans.
The Copy Selected Scan(s) window displays.
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Note: The Copy Location is 2 Determine whether the path shown in the Copy Location
where the selected scans will be field at the top of the window is the location to which the
copied.
scans should be copied. To change the Copy location,
either:
• Click the down arrow on the Path pull-down box
to display the available copy locations, then drag
down and click the desired copy location; or
• Click the Browse... button and navigate to the
directory that contains to which the scans are to
be copied.
The selected location appears in the pull-down box.
Step Action
Note: The Unarchived tab is the 3 Click one of the following tabs:
default selection.
• Unarchived to display a list of unarchived scans
Note: Once a scan has been
archived, it appears on the • Archived Once to display scans that have been
Archived Once tab, even if archived at least one time
archived again, to a secondary • All Scans to display all scans (both Unarchived
location. and Archived Once)
A list of scans of the selected type displays.
Note: To deselect individual 4 Select the scan(s) to be copied to the specified location
scans that have been selected, using one or more of the following techniques:
depress and hold down the Ctrl
key, then click on the scans to be • Click the Select All button to select all the scans
deselected. Use the Deselect All appearing on the list.
button to deselect all selected
• Locate the scans either by
scans.
Using the scroll bars to bring scans into view; or
Typing the patient’s name (last name, comma,
space, first name, space, middle initial) until the
scans for that patient appear.
• To select multiple scans that are not adjacent to
each other, depress and hold down the Ctrl key
while clicking on each scan to be archived.
• To select a range of adjacent scans, click on the
first scan in the range, depress and hold down the
Shift key, then click on the last scan in the range.
The selected scans display as highlighted (white text on a
blue background).
Note: The system will notify the 5 Click the Copy Scans button.
operator if there is no archive
media installed in the archive The Scan Transfer in Progress window is displayed while
location, or if a network location the selected (highlighted) scans are copied to the location
is not accessible. specified in the Archive Location field. The progress of
the transfer operation is displayed in this window.
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Step Action
6 To stop the transfer process before it completes, click the
Cancel Transfer button in the Scan Transfer in Progress
window.
The copying of the scan being transferred at the time the
Cancel Transfer button was clicked is canceled. All other
pending transfers are canceled as well. Scan transfers
that were completed prior to the time the button was
clicked are not affected.
7 When the Transfer results window displays, click OK.
Transferring Scans
There are a number of reasons for encountering problems with
scan transfers. Reasons may be due to operating system errors, or
insufficient space on the removable media. Refer to the following
table for information on specific messages.
Message Meaning Action
Unable to An error occurred Click the OK
<Archive/Restore> while attempting to button and follow
scan due to an archive or restore instructions as
operating system the scan. The sys- prompted by the
error. tem will provide system.
specific informa-
tion about the error.
Archive Locations
If the system encounters problems trying to transfer scans to an
archive location, it will display a message depending on the
circumstances.
Message Meaning Action
Unable to archive The location the Try archiving the
scan to <Path>; system is attempt- scan(s) to a
The selected ing to transfer to different location.
location is out of does not have
space; try another enough space to
location. accommodate the
data.
The cartridge or The removable Click the Cancel
diskette in drive media diskette or button to stop the
<drive letter> is cartridge is full. transfer and insert a
out of space; Please new diskette or
insert a different cartridge. Note: If
cartridge or diskette transferring a large
and click ‘OK’ to volume of data, try
continue. Click using a read/write
‘Cancel’ to stop the CD instead of a 3.5
archive process. inch diskette.
The archive loca- The specified Click the Yes
tion at <Path> archive location button to create a
does not exist. Cre- does not exist. The new location and
ate? system prompts the resume the transfer,
operator to create a or click the No
new location. button to cancel the
operation.
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Overview
System Backup is the function used to periodically save your
system files in case there is a system failure such as a hard drive
failure.
System Recover is the function used to restore your system
configuration files and database files (needed to rebuild your
system) if a system failure should occur.
Files Saved
System Disk
CD R/W
Or Or Or
SuperDisk TM
Floppy Disk
Calibration files
Patient scan database
Reference database
Reports database
Step phantom info
Network Disk
QDR registry info
Computer
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• Calibration files
• Patient scan database
• Reference database
Note: The files saved during • Report database
System Backup cannot be
selected. The system always • Step phantom information
saves the same files from a list
• QDR for Windows XP registry information
internal to the software.
System Backup does not overwrite any files, such as older backup
files. If a duplicate file name is found at the backup location, the
backup will not continue until one of the files is renamed.
Media Formatting
Note: System Backup permits If the media is not formatted, the program aborts. System Backup
backup to the hard drive (C:), does not format any media. This must be done by the operator
but this would defeat the purpose
prior to System Backup using the Windows operating system.
of saving files on other media, so
is not recommended.
Management of Media
Backups should always be done to multiple sets of diskettes or
cartridges. If one should become unreadable or get misplaced, the
other can be used to recover files.
Floppy Diskette
Note: Remember that all files If backing up to 3.5 inch diskettes, it is recommended that a set of
must be removed from the four diskettes be used. Label them #1 through #4. The first week,
diskette or cartridge before it
backup to the first diskette. The second week, backup to the
can be used for backup.
second diskette, and so forth. On the fifth week, erase all files on
diskette #1 and backup to it again. On the sixth week, erase all
files on diskette #2 and backup to it again, and so forth.
Because 3.5 inch diskettes wear out, they should be replaced with
new ones annually.
SuperDisk™
SuperDisk diskettes hold at least 120 Megabyte (MB) of data and
System Backup can save multiple backups on them. It is good
practice, however, to use at least two SuperDisk diskettes,
alternating them at each backup.
Read/write CD
Warning: To ensure the integrity When backing up to a CD R/W drive, the CD may contain other
of the data on a read/write CD, files (backup files or system archives).
the CD must be formatted the
first time it is used.
Network Drive
Note: Using multiple media and If network disks are available, a backup can be made to any of
replacing them periodically does them. These disks are usually backed up by your IS department
not apply here.
periodically.
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Click the Yes button to begin backing up your system. If you click
the No button, the system begins normal operation. During
normal operation, a message is displayed in the ticker tape area
that the system needs to be backed-up. Also, the System Backup
button (shown below) on the right side of the main window
blinks. These events continue during normal operation until you
run System Backup.
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For example:
If... The file name becomes...
Note: If it is necessary to use two Today is June 16, 2002 200206160101.CAB
3.5 inch diskettes for the backup,
do not use the next diskette in the You ran System Backup a sec- 200206160201.CAB
four diskette set. Instead, create ond time today
four more diskettes and label You ran System Backup on 200207290101.CAB
them Disk#1A, 2A, etc. The
July 29, 2002
system backup will now consist
of a set of eight 3.5 inch Your backup requires 2 floppy 200207290101.CAB (1st disk)
diskettes. diskettes
200207290102.CAB (2nd disk)
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Step Action
2 Select the location (path) to which the system files are to
be backed-up. The location text box displays the default
location. It can be changed by deleting the current
location and typing the new one, or by clicking the
Browse button and navigating to the desired backup
location (illustrated below).
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Note: Changing the backup file 3 Accept the default backup file name (preferred), or enter
name makes restoring the a different backup file name (not recommended).
correct file difficult.
4 Click the OK button.
The backup process starts.
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Either select a new location, delete the existing file, or change the
backup file name.
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Put a diskette in the drive or wait for the other process to finish
using the drive.
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System Recovery
It is not necessary to do a System Recover unless there is a
serious problem with the hardware or software. If this happens,
contact Hologic Customer Support for help. Do not attempt to do
a System Recover yourself.
No additional information about System Recover is presented in
this guide.
Content
Subject Page
Introduction to System Configuration 18-2
System Tab 18-3
Analyze Tab 18-5
Report Tab 18-8
Archive Tab 18-25
HL7 Tab 18-28
Scan Conversion 18-34
QDR Modality Worklist 18-37
Privacy Tools 18-59
Study Tab 18-60
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System Tab
Select the System tab (see Figure 18-1) to configure system
information. Not all information on the System tab can be
changed by the operator. Some informational fields are
automatically updated when software is installed, system backup
is performed, or service is performed.
The three buttons on the lower right of the System tab perform the
following:
• OK button. Select to close this dialog box, save any
changes you may have made, and return to the main
window.
• Cancel button. Select to close this dialog box without
saving any changes you may have made, and return to the
main window.
• Help button. Select to display help information pertinent
to this dialog box.
Figure 18-2
The System Tab
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Date Format
This field allows you to change the format of the date from US to
international (or vice versa).
The present format is identified by a dot in the radio button. To
change to a different format click either on the words or the radio
button, the dot in the radio button will appear in the selected field.
Patient Biography
This field allows you to change how the values are recorded on
the Patient Biography, as either US (inches, pounds) or
international (cms, kilograms). To change format, click the
appropriate radio button.
Customer
This field allows you to enter the name of your firm, clinic or
hospital. Click in the text field, erase any information there and
type in the name of your firm, clinic or hospital. This text field is
limited to 32 characters.
Mode
This field provides information about your system that was
recorded during software installation. This field cannot be
changed by the operator.
Data Directory
This field displays the location of the system database. This field
cannot be changed by the operator.
Software
This field is informational only and cannot be changed by the
operator. This field displays the version of the software installed
on your system. Also, to display a drop down list showing all the
software options installed on your system, click the down arrow.
Analyze Tab
Select the Analyze tab (see Figure 18-1) to configure the methods
of analysis on your system. The Analyze tab is broken into
various areas according to the type of analysis:
• Defaults
• General options
• Image Display options
• Lateral options
• Analysis Option
These are explained below.
Figure 18-3 Image Display Options
Analyze Tab
General Options
Default
When you first select the Analyze tab the system will have
choices already selected (see Figure 18-3). These are indicated by
a check mark in the box next to the selection and are the system
defaults. You can change the system defaults at any time, and
your new entries will then determine how your system will handle
analysis.
The three system defaults are:
• Prevent vertical motion of ROI under the Lateral
Options.
• Image Pro under the Image Display Options.
General Options
There are two General Options.
Image Pro
The default is to use an enhanced image processing algorithm to
analyze IVA images. This feature can be overridden when an IVA
image is selected to be analyzed.
Lateral Options
There are two Lateral Options.
Analysis Option
There are three Analysis Options.
Report Tab
Refer to Chapter 15 for a description of the various reports that
can be generated using the QDR for Windows XP software.
Each report is made up of a series of block such as the Header, the
Patient Information, Results, etc. (see Figure 18-4) which contain
various pieces of information. This section describes how to
configure that information to customize the various reports.
Figure 18-4
Report Blocks Header
Patient
Information
Scan
Information
Results
Physician
Comment
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Configuring Reports
The Report Tab (see Figure 18-5) allows the operator to configure
all four types of reports (Filing, Interpreting, Referring and Rate
of Change) as well as common data on all reports (references,
header and physician’s comments).
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Step Action
Note: This report is using the
Filing Report type as an example
but the procedure is the same for
all report types.
Note: For a detailed description of
the tabs refer to:
Details of the Patient Block on
page 18-18
Details of the Scan Block on
page 18-19
Details of the Results Block on
page 18-20
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Step Action
Note: This procedure uses the
Filing Report type as an example
but the procedure is the same for
all report types.
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Step Action
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Figure 18-6
The Patient Block
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The items listed in the window named Add To: are the items
printed on your report. Three buttons are provided to control
these items:
Weight
Patient ID
Referring Physician
DOB
Sex
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The items listed in the window named Add To: are the items
printed on your report. Three buttons are provided to control
these items:
Figure 18-8
The Results Block
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The items listed in the window named Add To: are the items
printed on your report. Three buttons are provided to control
these items:
Figure 18-9
The Reference Block
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The Reference Block allows you to chose the default region and
range on the Hip, Forearm and AP/Lateral scans.
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The default setting for the Hip is Total (the radio button is marked
with a dot). You can change this default by clicking on any of the
other items on the edit window (a dot will appear in that radio
button).
Click the OK button when finished to exit and save the changes,
or the Cancel button to exit without saving the changes.
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The default setting for the Forearm Region is Total and the Range
is Radius+Ulna (the radio buttons are marked with a dot). You
can change this default by clicking on any of the other items on
the edit window (a dot will appear in that radio button).
Click the OK button when finished to exit and save the changes,
or the Cancel button to exit without saving the changes.
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Archive Tab
The Archive Tab under System configuration allows you to setup
locations to store information when you use the archive menu
item. You can set up various locations with one being the primary,
or default, location that is used automatically when data is
archived.
This default location is also used by the Locate Menu on the Main
Screen. When Locate is selected, the location displayed is the
default location chosen when you configured Archive.
The default location is shown on the Archive Tab. You can
change the default location by adding a new location or by
selecting a location on the list on the Archive Tab and setting it as
the default.
Figure 18-10 Default Location Add New Location
Archive Tab
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HL7 Tab
The HL7 Tab (Figure 18-11) allows the user to enter additional
fields of information for tracking patient accounts for the Hospital
Information System (HIS). The HL7 Tab allows you to place up
to three additional fields that appear on the Patient Confirmation
window (see “Confirming the Patient Information” on page 7-6
of Chapter 7).
The information entered in these fields will be passed back to the
HIS through the Physician’s Viewer (see the IVA Works manual
for additional information).
Figure 18-11
HL7 Tab
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Step Action
2 On the HL7 Tab, click on the box to the left of Display
Label 1.
Box
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A check mark appears in the box and the area to the right
of Display Label 1 turns from gray to white.
3 In the white area to the right of Display Label 1 type in
the desired name of the label.
The label “Billing Code” is used as an example below.
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Step Action
5 To confirm that the HL7 label was created, click the
Perform Exam button.
Select any patient and click OK.
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The Patient Confirmation window appears with the HL7
field enabled (in this example “Billing Code”).
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Step Action
2 In the white area to the right of Display Label 1 type in
the name of the new label.
In the example below “Insurance Code” replaces
“Billing Code.”
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Step Action
5 To confirm that the new label is enabled, click the
Perform Exam button, select a patient and the Patient
Confirmation window appears with the new label.
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Step Action
3 On the HL7 Tab, click on the box to the left of Display
Label 1.
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5 To confirm that the new label has been removed, click the
Perform Exam button, select a patient and the Patient
Confirmation window appears with the label removed.
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Scan Conversion
The Scan Conversion tab (Figure 18-12) allows the QDR system
to except a scan acquired on another manufacturer’s system. Once
the data (coefficients) for the other manufacturer’s scan are
entered into the database, the QDR will automatically accept
scans from that manufacturer.
Figure 18-12
Scan Conversion Tab
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Note: All “m” values must be 2 Within the Input Coefficients section add the value of m
within the range of 0.5 to 2.0. for the Spine Total.
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Note: All “b” values must be 3 Within the Input Coefficients section and the value of b
within the range of -0.9 to +0.9. for the Spine Total.
4 Within the Input Coefficients section add the value of m
for the Hip Total.
Step Action
5 Within the Input Coefficients section add the value of b
for the Hip Total.
6 Within the Input Coefficients section add the value of m
for the Neck.
7 Within the Input Coefficients section add the value of b
for the Neck.
8 Within the Input Coefficients section add the value of m
for the Trochanter.
9 Within the Input Coefficients section add the value of b
for the Trochanter.
10 When all coefficients have been entered, click OK.
The new manufacturer will appear in the drop down menu
with data entered into the Input Coefficients.
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Configure Destinations Purge Interval
Map Worklist Fields Use Performed Procedure Step
Query Parameters
Use controls in this area to perform the following:
1. Filter the query by modality and AE Title.
2. Determine a limit of entries to the Worklist database over a
specified period of time.
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Worklist Provider
Use controls in this area to define the worklist provider. The
worklist provider supplies worklist entries for the QDR system.
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AE Title
This is the Application Entity title of the worklist provider.
Remote Host
This is the host name or IP address of the worklist provider.
Remote Port Number
This is the port number of the worklist provider.
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Auto Query Interval area contains three radio buttons, only one of
which may be selected.
Every Day At
This entry provides two drop-down menus labeled HR and Min
that specify a specific time each day that the QDR system will
query the provider to update the worklist. The HR drop-down
menu has a range of 0 to 23. The Min drop-down menu can be set
to 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50.
Every
This entry provides a drop-down menu labeled Hours that
specifies an hourly interval at which the QDR system will query
the provider to update the worklist. The drop-down menu has a
range of 1 to 12 (manual entry is also possible).
Never
If Never is selected, the QDR System will not automatically
query the provider to update the worklist. With this selected,
queries must be done manually by the operator.
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Purge Interval
Each time the provider responds to a query from the QDR system
the worklist entries are stored in a database on the QDR system.
Use controls in this area to allow the database to be automatically
purged (data removed) at a specific time.
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Used Entries
This is a drop-down menu labeled Days. The value in this drop-
down menu provides a limit for storing those studies that have
already been performed. The studies are purged (deleted) after the
specified number of days. The range for Used Entries drop-down
menu is 0 to 9 days. The Used Entries drop-down menu can be
set manually to any number of days from 0 to 999.
Unused Entries
This is a drop-down menu labeled Days. The value in this drop-
down menu provides a limit for storing those studies that have not
been performed. These are purged (deleted) after the specified
number of days. The range for the drop-down menu for Unused
Entries is 0 to 9 days. The Unused Entries drop-down menu can
be set manually to any number of days from 0 to 999
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Configure Destinations
This button determines who will receive a report concerning the
tasks performed from the worklist.
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When the check box contains a check mark, each time a study is
completed a response is sent to the provider indicating that the
task has been completed. To place a check mark in the box, click
in the box.
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This is a text box search engine that allows the operator to find
any patient’s name, within the list of tasks, by typing it into the
text box.
Query
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Display Range
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This check box determines if the QDR system uses the default
scan mode for the selections in the study. If there is no check
mark in the box, the operator must enter the scan mode for the
scan (see Selecting the Scan Type and Mode in the appropriate
chapter of the User’s Guide for the scan being performed); if the
check box contains a check mark, the QDR System will
automatically select the default scan mode.
For a manual examination (see Manual Study on page 18-48) the
“default scan mode” is the default mode for that scan type. For a
study the “default scan mode” is the scan mode from the scan
definition.
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Step Action
Note: If the patient’s name is not 2 Click OK.
in the QDR database, see The Patient Confirmation window appears.
“Adding a Patient” on page 54.
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Step Action
5 The scan type examination will start. The examination is
the same as described in the User’s Guide for the scan
type being performed. When the examination is complete
the Exit Study window appears.
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Step Action
6 From the Exit Study window select Analyze Scan to
continue the study. The Analysis of the examination will
begin. The analysis is the same as described in the User’s
Guide for the scan type being performed. When the
analysis is complete the Exit Study Analysis window
appears.
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Step Action
• Exit Study- If this is not the last examination of
the study, the follow confirmation message
appears.
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Adding a Patient
If the operator selects a patient that is not in the QDR System
database, the following screen appears:
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Click OK.
The Patient Confirmation window appears.
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Enter the patient’s weight and height and your operator number
(if necessary) and click OK.
The study will continue.
Adding a Study
If the study in the task list is not defined in the QDR database the
following message appears:
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Information concerning new patient
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Matching names
Step Action
2 The operator now has a choice:
• If this is a new patient the operator should click
on the New Patient button and go to Adding a
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Patient on page 18-54.
• If the operator believes that there is a match
between the two patients, click on the OK button.
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A window appears that provides QDR Patient
Info and the Worklist Patient Info information.
QDR Patient Info
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Worklist Patient Info
3 The operator should check each field in the QDR Patient
Info with each entry in the Worklist Patient Info,
• If the information the QDR Patient Info does not
match the Worklist Patient Info then these are
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not the same patient, click on the Reject button to
return to the Select/Create Patient for Exam
window to select another patient to match or
create a new patient.
• If most of the fields match and it is determined
that the patient in the Worklist Patient Info is the
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patient in the QDR Patient Info, click OK. A
confirmation window appears.
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Step Action
4 This confirmation window is that last warning before
information in the Patient Biography database is changed.
If the information in the QDR Patient Info matches the
information in the Worklist Patient Info, click OK.
The information in the Worklist Patient Info will
overwrite the information in the Patient Biography and
the study will continue.
Privacy Tools
The Privacy Tools tab (Figure 18-17) allows the user to select
QDR data fields for privacy information. There are eight QDR
data fields that may be selected for privacy:
• Patient’s name
• Patient ID
• Patient ID2
• Patient Date of Birth
• Patient Address
• Patient Insurance Information
• Scan Data
• All Comments (including scan comments, physician
comments and patient comments)
Figure 18-17
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Study Tab
Note: If the worklist option is The Study Tab (Figure 18-18) is used to develop a study that has
installed on your QDR system, multiple examinations attached to it. The studies are saved on the
refer to Appendix C13 for Using
QDR system and can be used from the Select Scan Type
a Study with Worklist.
window.
Figure 18-18
Study Tab
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Adding a Study
To Add a Study
Step Action
1 From the menu bar select Utilities → System
Configuration and click on the Study Tab.
2 Click New and the following Scan Add window appears.
In the following example a study will be developed using
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the AP/Lumbar Spine, Forearm and Left Hip
examinations and be called “Test01.”
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Step Action
3 On the Scan Add window, in the field next to Study
Name, enter the name of the study. This name may have
a maximum of 16 characters (spaces count as a
character).
In our example, the study is named “Test01”.
4 Click Add and the Select Scan Type window lists the
examinations on your QDR system.
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Step Action
Note: Some scan types have only 8 If you did not remove the check mark in step 5 above, go
one scan mode (the default), if to step 9.
one of these scan types is part of
a Study then this step will not If you removed the check mark in step 5 above, the
appear, go to step 9 (for more following window appears to allow selection of the scan
information refer to the mode (for the scan type selected in step 7).
appropriate chapter of this
manual for the scan type and see
“Selecting the Scan Type and
Mode”).
Note: Some scan types have
more than one scan mode, if one
of these scans is selected as part
of a study this step may appear a
number of times to satisfy the
conditions of the examination
(for more information refer to
the appropriate chapter of this
manual:
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Chapter 9 for Hip Select the scan mode and click OK.
Chapter 10 for Forearm
Chapter 11 for Whole Body 9 The Scan Add screen appears with the selected scan type
Chapter 12 for AP/Lateral listed.
Spine
See “Selecting the Scan Type
and Mode”).
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Note: You may add up to 10 scan 10 Repeat steps 4 through step 9 for each additional scan
types per study. type to be added to the study.
Step Action
Note: Clicking the Cancel 11 To change the order of examinations, highlight the
button will return to the Study examination to be moved.
Tab window and abort the study.
In our example the Left Hip examination will be done
last.
Arrows
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Step Action
12 When the study is complete, click OK and the Study Tab
appears with the study name listed along with all scan
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types for that study.
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Step Action
3 The Scan Add window lists the scan(s) for the study.
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4 Click the Add button and the Select Scan Type window
lists the examinations on your QDR system.
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Step Action
6 The Scan Add window appears with the new scan type
added to the list.
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7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 of this step for each new scan type to
be added to the study.
8 When you have added all the scan types to the study,
click OK on the Scan Add window. The Study Tab
window appears listing the Studies and all scans
associated with the studies.
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2 Highlight the study to be changed and click the Edit
button.
In our example the Dual Hip scan will be deleted from
the study named “Test02”.
Edit button
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4 Highlight the scan type to be deleted from the study.
In the example
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6 On the Add Scan window, click OK and the Study Tab
window appears listing all Studies and scans associated
with the studies.
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Deleting a Study
To Delete a Study
Step Action
1 From the menu bar select Utilities → System
Configuration and click on the Study Tab.
2 On the Study Tab window, highlight the study to be
deleted.
In the example study named “Test05” will be deleted.
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3 Click Delete and the highlighted study is deleted from the
Study Tab window.
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To Rename a Study
Step Action
1 From the menu bar select Utilities → System
Configuration and click on the Study Tab.
2 On the Study Tab window, highlight the study to be
changed.
In the example study “Test03” is renamed to “Test05”.
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3 Click on the Edit button and the Scan Add window will
appear.
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5 Click OK to return to the Study Tab.
The name of the Study has been changed.
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Scroll
Bar
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Typing the name of the study into the text box will find that study
and highlight it in the window.
Starting a Utility
This section describes how to access the utilities available in the
System software.
To access the Utilities menu:
Step Action
1 Move the pointer to the Main Window Menu Bar and
click on Utilities.
A pull-down menu appears listing the available utilities.
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System Configuration
The system software lets you change system configuration
settings for a variety of system parameters. You do this by setting
default parameters that are applied to your system and stay in
effect even after exiting and restarting the software.
The procedures for setting the system configuration are described
in Chapter 18, Configuring the System, in this User’s Guide.
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Usage
Note: Usage is for Strategic Usage is an application that displays and prints billing
Alliance Program (SAP) information captured on your QDR system. It allows you to view
customers only.
and print a summary graph or detailed list of the usage history of
your QDR system.
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Step Action
3 Click Yes to show the Summary Report. Clicking No
returns to the Usage program menu.
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Step Action
3 Click Yes to show the Detail Report. Clicking No returns
to the Usage program menu.
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Database Tools
Database tools are used to move patient, reference, and QC data
to and from other databases. The database tools also allow you to
manage data created by earlier versions of the Hologic QDR
software.
Patient Management
You can manage patient and scan data using the Patient
Management database tool. With Patient Management you can:
• move scan records from one patient to another.
• delete scan records.
• delete patient records.
• edit patient biographies.
• edit patient insurance information.
• list scan details and edit some entries.
• list scan identification information.
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Managing Patients
Database Manager dialog box (shown below) displays all the
patient and scan data on the system. The display has several
navigation and control tools to move and edit data. The following
table lists these and their function:
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Biography
In the Biography dialog box, you can change any entry by
selecting it either by using the Tab key or the mouse, and
changing the information.
The fields and buttons in this box are:
1
2
3 11
12
5 13
6 14
7 15
8
9 16
10 17
18
19
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Insurance
Select the Insurance tab to display any insurance information for
the selected patient.
The fields and buttons in this box are:
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1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9 11
10 12
13
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8 City
9 State
10 Postal Code
11 OK button See the descriptions of these buttons under
Biography above.
12 Cancel
button
13 Help button
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QC Phantom Details
In the Patient Management dialog box, if you select a Phantom
scan and click on the Edit button, the “QC Phantom Details”
dialog box appears.
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Name Function
Phantom Name This is a concatenation of the information
in the Phantom Type field and the
Phantom Number field. You cannot
change the information in this field.
Phantom Type The system defines the phantom types.
You can change the Phantom Type using
the drop list. The types are limited to
Spine, Block, Hip, and Other. You cannot
enter a type that is not already defined.
Phantom Number You can enter or change this field using a
string of 6 characters or less.
Comment You can enter a comment up to 100
characters.
OK button See the descriptions of these buttons under
Biography above.
Cancel button
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Step Action
1 Select (highlight) the patient using the mouse or the
arrow keys.
Note: If the selected patient has
no associated scans in the
system, the Erase Patient button
is enabled.
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If you select a patient in the Patient Management dialog box with
associated scans, the Manage Scans button enables. Select this
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9 10 11 12 13 14
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The Select Scans dialog box has several editing and navigation
tools to manage the scans. The following table lists these and
their functions:
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Moving Scans
Scans can be moved from the one patient’s drawer to another
using the following procedure. Use this procedure if the operator
has forgotten to enter a new patient into the system and stored the
scans under the wrong patient by mistake.
To move scans:
Step Action
Shortcut: <Alt>udm 1 Select Utilities > Database Tools > Patient
Management from the Menu Bar of the main window.
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Step Action
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Note: If this button is not active, 3 Click on the Manage Scans button.
there are no scans under this A Scan tab will be displayed showing all scans under the
person’s name to move.
patient’s name.
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Step Action
5 Click on the Move Scans>> button.
The Select Target Patient screen is displayed.
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Erasing Scans
Note: Once a scan is erased it is Scans can be erased (deleted) from the patient’s drawer using the
permanently deleted from the following procedure.
system.
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Step Action
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Note: If this button is not active, 3 Click on Manage Scans button.
there are no scans under this A Scan tab will be displayed showing all scans under the
person’s name to delete.
patient’s name.
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Export/Import
The Export/Import utilities move data to or from any storage
device available to your system. You select the type of data that
you want to move.
Export/Import allows incremental data transfers (new data only).
This saves time and disk space. The data can also be moved to
and from another system. It can be moved to a new or an existing
database.
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Types of Databases
Export/Import allows you to transfer the current data (MS
Access,.mdb extension) or data from an earlier version of Hologic
software (dBase,.dbf extension). Export/Import allows you to
move data:
• to/from any storage device.
• to/from another system.
• from an earlier version of Hologic software (Import only).
Types of Data
Export/Import allows you to move the following types of data:
Types of Transfers
Note: You can only move Export/Import lets you:
incremental data to/from • choose to add new data to existing data or
previously Exported /Imported
data on the current system. • overwrite the existing data.
Caution: If you elect to move all
the data, you may overwrite
newer data with older data. The
system prompts you if this is
about to happen.
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Export
To export data:
Step Action
Shortcut: <Alt>ude 1 Select Utilities>Database Tools>Export from the Menu
Bar of the main window.
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Step Action
Note: The software stores files 4 Click Export when done.
as MS Access Files with a.mdb A “Save As” window (similar to the following) appears:
extension. If you want to change
the format, you must do it
directly through the MS Access
application.
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Warning: Do not select QDR 5 Double click on the location (folder) that is the
data as a storage folder for your destination for the exported database.
data. The system reserves this
The Save in: window changes to the destination (“Temp”
folder for storing the system
data. in the following example):
Destination location
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that the name already exists, database.
type in another name for the
data file.
7 Click on Save button.
The window displays the progress of the database being
saved, when completed the Close button will be active.
8 Click on the Close button to exit Export.
The main window is displayed.
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Import
To import data:
Step Action
Shortcut: <Alt>udi 1 Select Utilities>Database Tools>Import from the Menu
Bar of the main window.
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2 Select the data types from the Data Sets that match the
data files to be loaded (click on the radio button).
3 Select either All the Data or New Data Only
(incremental data) under the Options heading.
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Step Action
Note: Import also restores data 4 Click the Import button when done.
from earlier QDR operating The “Open” window is displayed (similar to the
systems. This data has the.dbf
following:
extension and can be selected by
dropping the Save as type: list
and selecting DOS SCANS...
from the list.
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Reconcile
Reconcile is a helpful database tool that automatically compares
the system database with the scan files in your system directory.
Any discrepancies are automatically corrected by your system.
To perform the Reconcile function:
Step Action
1 Select Utilities>Database Tools>Reconcile from the
Menu Bar of the main window.
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Step Action
2 Click on the Continue button to start the database
reconciliation.
The Database Reconcile window appears showing the
progress of Part 1 of the program.
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Patient Callback
Patient Callback provides a list of patients matching specified
criteria to be used for scheduling follow-up exams. The criteria
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for this list can be a scanned date range, a T-score range or both
for the following scan types:
• Total Hip
• Femoral Neck (Hip
• Total Spine
To perform the Patient Callback function:
Step Action
1 Select Utilities>Database Tools>Patient Callback from
the Menu Bar of the main window.
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Step Action
2 Enter a start and end date ranges into Date Range field,
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enter a minimum and maximum T-Score range into the T-
Score Range field.
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input ranges into both of the fields.
3 Click Generate List and a message appears stating that
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Step Action
4 Click on any patient to add that patient to the Callback
list,
or,
use the Ctrl key to select multiple patients,
or,
click Select All to select all of the patients in the list.
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Emergency Motion
The Emergency Motion utility should only be used under the
supervision of Hologic personnel or its authorized representative.
This utility allows the operator to move the table and the C-arm
independently. It is available in the unlikely event that your table
and/or C-arm are positioned outside of their normal operating
range.
To perform the Emergency Motion function:
Step Action
1 Select Utilities>Emergency Motion from the Menu Bar
of the main window.
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AP Reposition
The AP Reposition utility is available on Discovery-A and -SL,
systems only. It should only be used under the supervision of
Hologic personnel or its authorized representative. This utility
allows the operator to return the C-arm from the lateral position to
the AP position in the unlikely event that a scan is aborted during
the lateral portion of an AP/Lateral scan.
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Step Action
Note: No changes can be made
from this screen. Refer to Editing
Reference Curve Records on Page
19-47 for details on editing curves.
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Step Action
3 Select New from the sub-menu.
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4 Click OK to continue.
The following message appears.
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5 Click OK.
The New Reference dialog box appears.
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Step Action
Note: Refer to the Reference
Curve Description Fields table on
Page 19-43 for descriptions of the
fields on this screen.
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Step Action
10 If necessary, edit a point set by clicking on the desired
point set and clicking the Edit button.
The Edit Record dialog box appears.
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13 Verify the point set is the correct one to delete and click
OK.
A warning message appears.
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14 Click Yes.
The point set is removed from the lower section.
15 Repeat Steps 12 through 14 as required to delete additional
point sets.
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Step Action
16 When you have completed adding the reference curve,
click OK to record the curve data.
The following message appears.
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Field Description
Is this curve current? Lets more than one reference curve (for
the same sex, ethnic group, scan type,
and bone region) on the system at the
same time. Only one of these curves can
be marked as current. Only current
curves are used by Normals.
Age Peak BMD Age of maximum bone density used to
compute T-score.
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Step Action
4 Click OK to continue.
The Normals Curve Selection: Copy dialog box appears:
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7 Click OK.
The Copy Reference dialog box appears.
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4 Click OK to continue.
The Normals Curve Selection: Edit dialog box appears:
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Step Action
9 If you want to edit another reference curve record, click
<<Back to return to the Normals Curve Selection: Edit
dialog box and repeat Steps 5 through 17 as required to
create another new reference curve record.
10 When you have completed editing all the desired reference
curve records, click OK to update all the curve data.
The message similar to the following appears.
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Step Action
The following message appears.
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4 Click OK to continue.
The Normals Curve Selection: Delete dialog box appears:
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4 Click OK to continue.
The Add New Ethnicity dialog box appears:
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Step Action
5 Type name and code (two alphanumeric characters) for the
new ethnicity group into their respective fields and click
OK to add the group and return to the Main screen.
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Step Action
4 Click Yes to restore the database. Or click Cancel to stop
the restore. The system returns to the Main screen
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Step Action
3 Click Rebuild Index.
A window appears showing the index being rebuilt.
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Chapter 20
Digital Imaging and
Communications in Medicine
(DICOM)
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) is a
powerful tool that provides interpreting physicians with the
ability to view electronic QDR bone density scan and analysis
results on a Picture Archiving and Communications System
(PACS). The DICOM option allows results to be transmitted
automatically over a facility’s network directly to a physician’s
DICOM viewing station for interpretation and report dictation.
The results can also be archived on the PACS, making them
available for future reference and for distribution to others on the
PACS network.
Contents
Subject Page
DICOM Selections 20-2
Configuring DICOM 20-4
Using DICOM 20-10
Closing DICOM 20-27
Troubleshooting 20-28
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The following table shows the different scan types and options for
generating a DICOM report.
Scan Type
Group Lumbar Hip Forearm Whole AP/
Spine Body1 Lateral2
Report Type
Most Recent Value
Rate of Change
Range
Radius + Ulna
Radius
Ulna
Region for Normal Plot
Neck
Trochanter
Inter
Ward’s
Total
1/3
MID
UD
VB
MVB
Note Availability
1 A and W models only
2 A and SL models only
The DICOM report displays all of the information necessary for
interpreting BMD results on a single screen. The report consists
of the radiographic image, detailed analysis results and
summaries, reference population graphs, patient demographic
data, referring physician information, and details about each scan
and analysis. Refer to Figure 20-1 for an example of a DICOM
report.
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Configuring DICOM
Settings for DICOM reports can be controlled using the System
Configuration – Report tab found under the Utilities pull down
menu in the main window. Settings for the DICOM reports can
also be accessed from the Report Print – Configure button.
Note: This section is intended
for System Administrators
only. It describes how to
configure, add, edit, and delete
a destination remote node. It
also covers how to configure a
Host Machine.
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Note: The maximum length for 2 Type the Application Entity (AE) Title in the AE Title
the Application Entity Title is 40 box, and then press Tab. For example, if the AE Title is
characters.
Radiology, type:
Radiology <TAB>
Note: To add the QDR workstation as a destination node,
type local in the AE Title box.
Note: The IP address must be on 3 Type the Host Name or IP Address in the Host Name or
the same network as the QDR IP Address box, and then press Tab. For example, if the
workstation.
IP address is 255.255.55.255, type:
255.255.55.255 <TAB>
Note: To add the QDR workstation as a destination node,
type localhost in the Host Name or IP Address box.
Note: The default for the Service 4 Type the Service Class Provider (SCP) Port number in the
Class Provider Port number is SCP Port box, and click OK. For example, if the port
104.
number is 104, type:
104 <OK>
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Step Action
5 The node is then added to the Available Nodes list.
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7 Click on Add>>.
The Radiology node will be added to the Nodes to Send
To list.
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8 Click on Close.
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3 Select the text field for which you want to change the
information, and enter the new information. The
following example changes the IP Address from
255.255.55.255 to 255.255.55.222.
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Step Action
4 Click on OK.
The Radiology IP Address changes to 255.255.55.222.
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3 Click on Close.
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Note: The maximum length for 2 Type your local Application Entity (AE) Title in the
the Application Entity Title is Local AE Title box, and press Tab. For example, if your
100 characters.
local AE Title is HologicDXA, type:
HologicDXA <TAB>
Note: The maximum length for 3 Type your Station Name in the Station Name box, and
the Station Name is 100 click OK. For example, if your Station Name is Hologic
characters.
at 590, type:
Hologic at 590 <OK>
The Host Configuration dialog box will be closed, and
the DICOM Configuration dialog box will be dis-
played.
4 Click on Close.
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Using DICOM
Note: Refer to Chapter 15 Your QDR for Windows© software treats a DICOM report as an
“Reports” for detailed
information on how to create
additional report type that complements its standard Filing,
reports. Interpreting Physician, and Referring Physician report formats.
The DICOM Report screen is shown in Figure 20-2:
Figure 20-2
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Step Action
5 Select the scan(s) that you want to create DICOM reports
for by clicking on each scan. Use the Select All button to
select all of the scans that appear in the list of scans.
Note: A standardized BMD 6 Select the DICOM Report Type.
single analysis report is
available for AP Lumbar Spine • Single Analysis
scans only.
• Rate of Change Report
Note: To preview a report prior 7 Click on the Send button to transmit the report(s).
to transmission, you must select
a single scan then click on the The DICOM Report(s) is (are) placed in the Send Queue
Preview button. for transmission over your network.
Note: You may be prompted to
enter Accession number and
other user defined entries. (see
“Sending a DICOM Report” on
page 20-21).
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Note: A standardized BMD 2 If you want a standardized BMD report, click on the
single analysis report is Standardized BMD check box.
available for AP Lumbar Spine
scans only
3 Click on Preview to view the report or Send to transmit
the report.
Note: The accession number and 4 When Send is clicked and the selected scan does not have
any additional user defined an accession number associated with it already, the
entries for a scan are listed in
Accession Number Entry dialog box will appear. Enter an
the scan list on the DICOM
Reports screen. accession number and click OK.
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Step Action
Note: The Skip button will allow 4 The Select Rate of Change Scans dialog box will appear
you to skip the selection process with a list of matching scans.
for a particular scan. The
resulting DICOM report will be
similar to a Single Analysis
report.
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Step Action
Note: Accession Number label
and field appear on the dialog
box only if the DICOM option is
installed on your system.
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Note: The maximum length for 4 Enter the accession number, and then press Enter or click
the Accession Number is 16 OK.
characters.
For example, if the Accession Number is 7888123, type:
7888123 <Enter>
The scan now has the accession number and the selected
function will continue.
5 Click Cancel if the accession number is unknown or if it
is to be entered at a later time. However, the selected
function (Save As, Send) will not work unless the scan
has an accession number.
Notes: Any additional user 6 You may be prompted to enter additional user defined
defined entries for a scan are entries. If so, additional entry dialog boxes will appear.
listed in the scan list on the
Enter the requested entry and click OK for each dialog
DICOM Reports screen.
box. (User defined entries can be left blank.) See
The maximum length for the user “HL7 Tab” on page 18-28 of Chapter 18 for details on
defined entries is 64 characters
enabling/disabling the display of these fields and defining
their label names.
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4 Click and drag with the mouse or use the scroll bars to
view the report.
5 Press and hold the Shift key, then click with the mouse to
zoom/de-zoom the report.
6 Click on <<Back to close the DICOM Report Preview
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Step Action
3 The DICOM Preview Report screen is displayed.
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The DICOM Report is sent to your default printer.
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Notes: The maximum length for 3 If the scan does not have an accession number, the
the Accession Number is 16 Accession Number Entry dialog box will appear. Enter in
characters.
an accession number for the scan and click OK to
proceed.
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The example above saves the report in folder Scan.
6 Click on Save.
A dialog box will be displayed to confirm that the
DICOM report has been successfully saved.
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Entry dialog box will be Accession Number Entry dialog box will appear. Enter in
presented for each selected scan
an accession number for the scan and click OK to
that does not have an accession
number associated with it. proceed.
The maximum length for the
Accession Number is 16
characters.
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5 For each selected scan, a DICOM report will be generated
and placed in the queue. DICOM then sends the report in
the order it was placed in the queue.
6 To view the send status of the report, see the sections
Viewing the Queue on page 20-23 and Viewing a History
of Sent Reports on page 20-24.
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the scan list is by Scan Date in sort order. For example, if the scan list is sorted by the
ascending order.
Scan ID in ascending order, clicking on the Scan ID title
bar again will sort the scan list by Scan ID in descending
order.
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The queue list box is updated and the transmitted report is
removed from the queue since it has been sent.
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2 Click on View Queue.
The View Queue dialog box is displayed.
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are allowed. Hold down the
<CTRL> key and click each
report you wish to select.
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A dialog box will be displayed to confirm the deletion.
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The Cancel button and the <<Back button on the DICOM
Reports screen allows you to close the DICOM option.
To Close DICOM:
Step Action
1 Click on Cancel.
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returned to the QDR Main Menu screen.
2 – OR – Click on <<Back.
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The DICOM Reports screen is closed and you are
returned to the previous screen (i.e. the Reports Print
screen).
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This section covers frequently asked questions and answers.
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Appendix A
Options
This appendix provides information on the standard features and options available on Discovery
Series and Explorer systems.
Content
Subject Page
Options List A-2
Body Composition Analysis A-2
General Region of Interest A-3
Small Animal A-3
Prosthetic Hip A-3
Network A-3
Decubitus Lateral A-3
Infant Whole Body A-3
Low Density Spine A-3
High Power Whole Body A-4
DICOM Worklist A-4
DAP Meter A-4
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Options List
A listing of standard and optional features for Discovery Series and Explorer systems is presented
in the table below. A brief description of each software option has also been provided for your
information
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Small Animal
Hologic’s Small Animal option provides the ability to perform two types of small animal
measurements:
• You can perform whole body bone mineral and body composition measurements in rats.
This software is optimized for adult rats weighing between 200 and 750 grams.
• You can also perform BMC and BMD measurements of small animal bones using regional
high resolution. The regional high resolution software is optimized for excised rat femurs
and spines but may also be used to measure these bones in vivo.
Prosthetic Hip
Hologic’s Prosthetic Hip option provides the ability to scan and analyze prosthetic hips and
anatomy that includes metal, for example a femur with a prosthesis. Changes in bone mass
surrounding metal implants can be assessed by using the specially designed algorithm. The metal
components of the implant is removed from the bone mass measurement.
Network
Hologic’s Network option allows QDR scanners and remote QDR workstations to communicate
with one another on a Local Area Network (LAN). The Network option LAN connection allows
you to send patient scans that reside on either a QDR scanner or QDR workstation, to another
QDR scanner or workstation on the same network.
Decubitus Lateral
Hologic’s Decubitus Lateral option allows the acquisition, display and analysis of scans of the
lateral view of the spine on the Discovery-W, -Wi, -C, -Ci, and Explorer models.
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DICOM Worklist
Hologic’s DICOM Worklist allows the QDR System to retrieve schedule and patient demographic
information using the DICOM Modality Worklist service.
DAP Meter
The Dose Area Product (DAP) Meter displays the radiation dose applied to a patient when a scan
is performed.
A-4 Options
Appendix B
Operator Maintenance
This appendix provides information and instructions for maintaining the Discovery Series and
Explorer systems.
Content
Subject Page
Periodic Cleaning B-2
Periodic Visual Inspection B-3
Cleaning Accidental Spills B-4
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Periodic Cleaning
This section provides instructions for periodically cleaning the QDR system and its components.
The table pad is the area of the QDR system where the patient lies during an exam. It is important
to keep the pad clean.
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Glossary of Terms
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Acetabulum A hollow area or socket in the pelvis in which the femoral head
fits.
Accuracy Ability of an instrument to measure the same bone mineral
content of an object as measured by another independent method
or “gold standard.”
Archive Process of transferring scan files, including the scan’s raw data,
onto removable media as permanent storage. The scans can then
be retrieved at a later date, and can also be re-analyzed.
ASIS Anterior Superior Iliac Spine. A palpable bone projection found
about one inch below the iliac crest of the pelvis.
Biography Contains a patient’s name, date of birth, and other demographic
information. Each patient must have only one entry within the
database, or else rate of change calculations are not possible.
Biochemical Blood and urine tests that can measure the rate of bone resorption
markers and formation. It provides physicians with information on how
quickly bone is lost by resorption, and is used to evaluate the
patient’s response to treatment.
BMD Bone Mineral Density
BMC Bone Mineral Content
Bone Map A yellow computer generated overlay, representing a region or
regions of bone, that is identified by the system during analysis.
Calcitonin A naturally occurring hormone secreted by the thyroid gland,
responsible for inhibiting bone resorption. Synthetic salmon
Calcitonin, an injectable drug treatment, is used to slow the bone
resorption rate in patients.
Cortical bone Compact dense bone that makes up eighty percent of the skeletal
mass.
CV Coefficient of variation is the standard deviation expressed as a
percentage of the mean.
(CV = 100 x (SD/Mean))
Database A set of unique HOLOGIC system files that include Biography,
QC, Locate, and reference database information.
Dbarchive Copies all the internal database files onto a floppy disk to protect
against data loss after a computer failure. This procedure should
be performed weekly.
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Detector Converts light into electrical impulses that are sent to the
computer for processing.
DEXA See DXA
Diskette A flexible, magnetized plastic disk, used to store system data,
and patient scan data.
DPA Dual-Photon Absorptiometry. The first dual energy clinical
densitometer that was capable of measuring the spine and hip
using a radioactive source, such as Gd 153. This radioactive
source naturally emits photons of two significantly different
energies (40 and 100 KeV).
DXA Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry. A bone density system that
uses two X-ray energies to measure bone density, with a low
patient exposure and a fast scan time. Replaces DPA technique.
Epiphysis Endplate or growth plate. Located at the ends of the long bones
of the skeleton.
Foramen Naturally occurring hole or opening found in a bone.
e.g. Ischial foramen found in the pelvis.
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Region of interest User defined region surrounding the area of interest on a hip or
spine scan.
Scan Method of acquiring an areal measurement of a specific region
for bone mineral evaluation.
SPA Single Photon Absorptiometry. The first clinical type of bone
densitometer, using a sealed radionuclide source (I125) for a
single energy measurement. Scan time was almost fifteen
minutes and measured only the forearm.
SXA Single energy X-ray Absorptiometry. Modification of the SPA
forearm scanner, using X-rays instead of a radioactive source.
Supine Lateral Provides assessment of vertebral bone mass, without the
Spine influence of cortical bone posterior elements, or other artifacts
present in an AP spine scan.
T Score Indicates the amount of bone loss, by quantifying the difference
between the patient’s BMD at her/his current age, and the peak
bone mass achieved by young normal individuals.
Trabecular bone Spongy bone, comprising twenty percent of the skeletal mass and
very metabolically active.
Ulna Small bone of the forearm, located on the fifth finger side.
Vitamin D Active metabolite produced in the kidney. Primary effects
exerted on the gut where it increases calcium and phosphorus
absorption. Required for normal bone mineralization.
Wrist Two rows of small bones found between the hand and the
forearm.
Xiphoid Bottom of the sternum, that is palpable in the patient’s midline, at
the junction of the left and right side of the rib cage.
Z score Normalizes the patient’s BMD by assessing the amount of bone
loss compared to the expected loss for age matched peers.
1.
The evaluation of osteoporosis: Dual energy X-ray absorptimetry in clinical practice, H. Wahner and I.
Fogelman, 1994, Martin Dunitz, Ltd.
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Index
This section provides an alphabetical index of subjects with page number(s) indicating where
information on the subject can be found,
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Marking Intervertebral Spaces , 8-20 to 8-22 Editing the Bone Map , 12-16
Inserting a Line , 8-21 Evaluating the Bone Map , 12-16
Line Mode , 8-20 Viewing the Bone Map , 12-16
point Mode , 8-22 Defining the ROI , 12-14 to 12-16
Removing a Line , 8-21 Global ROI Toolbox , 12-15
Selecting the Setup , 8-12 Line Mode, 12-15
Steps to Performing Manual Analysis , 8-15 Whole Mode, 12-15
Vertebral Bodies Labeling the Vertebral Bodies, 12-20 to 12-21
Excluding , 8-22 Including and Excluding Vertebrae from
Including , 8-22 Analysis , 12-20
Labeling , 8-22 Changing Vertebrae labels, 12-21
Viewing Results , 8-24 to 8-26 To Automatically Label Vertebrae, 12-20
Viewing the Bone Map , 8-18 to 8-20 Making Intervertebral Spaces , 12-18 to 12-19
Performing the Examination , 8-7 to 8-11 Line Mode , 12-18 to 12-19
Placing Patient on Table , 8-5 to 8-6 Inserting a Line, 12-19
Positioning Patient and C-Arm , 8-5 to 8-7 Removing a Line, 12-19
Positioning the C-Arm , 8-6 Point Mode , 12-19
Verifying the Start Position , 12-22 to 12-25
Preparing the Patient , 8-2
Adjusting the Start Position , 12-24
Reports
Centerline Warnings , 12-22 to 12-24
Generating , 8-26
Centerline Angle, 12-23
Printing , 8-26
Centerline not Calculated, 12-24
Reposition the Image , 8-9 to 8-10
Centerline Outside of Range, 12-23
Reposition the Scan , 8-9 to 8-11 Reanalyzing the Current Scan from the
Repositioning the Scan QDR Main Window , 12-24
Reposition the Patient , 8-9 Reanalyzing the Current Scan with Differ-
Scan, Window , 8-8 ent Settings, 12-24
Select AP Lumbar Spine Scan Mode, Window , Viewing Results, 12-21 to 12-22
8-27 Viewing Results, 12-22
Select AP Lumbar Spine Scan Type, Window , AP scan
8-3 Analysis
Select Scan Type and Mode , 8-2 to 8-3 window , 12-22
Special Scanning Conditions , 8-27 to 8-34 windows
Starting the AP Lumbar Spine Scan , 8-8 to 8-9 Analysis , 12-22
Windows AP/Lateral Spine examination
Analysis , 8-14, 8-25 confirming scan parameters, 12-6
Analysis Setup , 8-12 AP/Lateral Spine, Examination , 12-2 to 12-43
Select AP Lumbar Spine Scan Mode , 8-27 Archive Scans Button , 3-8
Select Scan Type , 8-3 Archive Scans, deleting , 6-18
AP Lumbar Spine Scan, Performing and Analyzing Archive Scans, Tab , 6-18
the , 8-2 to 8-34 Archiving QC Pantom Scans , 5-20, 16-9
AP Reposition, function , 8-9 to 8-11
Archiving Scans, See Archiving, Locating and
AP Scan Restoring Scans
Analysis Setup window , 12-10 Archiving, Locating and Restoring Scans
ANalyzing the AP Scan , 12-9 Archiving Scans, 16-8 to 16-10
Method of Analysis , 12-9 to 12-11 Copying Scans , 16-18 to 16-20
Performing the AP Scan , 12-7 to 12-9 To Copy Scans, 16-18 to 16-20
Performing the AP Scan Analysis , 12-9 to 12-25 Locating Scans, 16-11 to 16-14
Adjusting the Image Display , 12-13 To Locate and Restore Scans, 16-11 to 16-14
Analysis Window , 12-22 Managing Archive Locations , 16-21
Bone Map , 12-16 to 12-18
Overview , 16-2 to 16-7
Add Bone to the Bone Map , 12-17
About Archiving and Restoring Scans, 16-6
Deleting Bone from the Bone Map , 12-18
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Discovery-W , 1-2
I Discovery-Wi, 1-2
Identifying the Sort Order , 3-11 Explorer , 1-2
Instant Vertebral Assessment See QM Mouse, See Understanding the Mouse
Interpreting Report, See Reports
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K On line help , 3-14
Key Elements of the QDR System , 2-2 Operator Maintenance , B-1 to B-4
Accuracy and Precision , 2-3 Cleaning Accidental Spills, B-4
DXA Technology , 2-2 Periodic Cleaning , B-2
Principles of Operation , 2-3 Cleaning the QDR and Computer
Components , B-2
Cleaning the Table Pads, B-2
L Disinfecting the Table Pad , B-3
Periodic Visual Inspection , B-3
Lateral scan Checking Cables and Outlets, B-3
Analysis Checking for Adequate Clearance , B-3
window , 12-30 Inspecting the Table Pad , B-3
windows Options , A-1 to A-4
Analysis , 12-30 Body Composition Analysis , A-2
List items DAP Meter , A-4
selecting , 3-12 General Region of Interest , A-3
multiple , 3-12 High Power Whole Body , A-4
one , 3-12
Infant Whole Body , A-3
range of , 3-12
List , A-2
Locating Scans, See Archiving, Locating and
Low Density Spine, A-3
Restoring Scans
Network , A-3
Prosthetic Hip , A-3
Small Animal , A-3
M Worklist , A-4
Main window Other Manufacture’s System, Adding , 6-21 to 6-
components , 3-7 24
Managing Entering data for Hip , 6-24
patient records , 6-1 Entering data for Spine , 6-23 to 6-24
Measuring the Patient’s Forearm , 10-4 Entering data from , 6-21 to 6-23
Menu items Other Window Components, 3-9 to 3-12
choosing , 3-8 Changing the Sort Order , 3-12
Menus , 3-8 to 3-9 Check Boxes, 3-11
Choosing Menu Items , 3-8 Command Buttons, 3-10
Closing , 3-9 Drop-down Lists, 3-10
closing , 3-9 Entering Text , 3-9
Using , 3-8 Identifying the Sort Order , 3-11
using , 3-8 Radio Buttons, 3-10
Using Sub-Menus , 3-9 Scroll Bars , 3-11
Models Sort List items, 3-11
Discovery-A , 1-2 Tabs , 3-10
Discovery-C , 1-2 Other window components
Discovery-Ci , 1-2 understanding , 3-9
Discovery-SL , 1-2
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