About this task
Use these steps to acquire the SmartPrep localizer just prior to the contrast-enhanced series so that it is “fresh” and truly represents the current position of the patient.Step-by-step instructions
- From the Workflow Manager, select the localizer and click Setup.
- Make scan parameter adjustments, as needed.
- Click Save Rx.
- Click
and select Prep Scan.Acquire the localizer as a breath hold if the patient is to hold his or her breath for the SmartPrep sequence.
- Click Scan to start the localizer series.
More than one localizer may be needed to ensure proper volume coverage.
- Set up the SmartPrep series.
