• Object ID: 00000018WIA3017C770GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_40022685 Version: 1.4
  • Date: Mar 3, 2022 1:51:57 PM

SmartPrep: prepare the patient

About this task

Use these steps to prepare your patient for a contrast-enhanced SmartPrep exam.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Select the appropriate coil.
  2. Position the patient comfortably and immobilize the area of interest with sponges.
  3. Set up the patient IV catheter, contrast, saline, and power injector (optional).
    Prepare contrast according to the clinician’s instructions; typically, the right arm, which has the shortest path to the heart.
  4. Landmark the patient.
  5. Press Advance to Scan to move patient to the landmarked location inside the bore.
  6. Acquire a SmartPrep localizer.