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 Ct scan procedure:- There are different different type of procedures are done on ct-scan  machine, but the basic procedure is same. →Patient preparation is done according to procedure, such as all metallic ornaments from scan area are removed, provide patient gown to patient. →First of all verify the patient's details with patient's file correct patient and correct procedure is prescribed , check billing is done. →Enter pt's details such as name, age, sex, weight, protocol name, select the part which is diagnosed in the diagram presented in the computer. Position the pt. on couch by centering with the help of laser light (If scan for the head then use head rest and if other parts are scanned then use body rest) Fix the patient with the help of immobilization devices. There are some buttons/switches present in the gantry to fix the patient centering over the couch. These buttons are work with center point. There are buttons for table up-down in-out , laser beam on off and t...

Guidelines to know about ct scan machine before operating:- Radiation technology #08 How to start machine > Before entering in the room sanitize yourself and patients atendent. First of all start the gantry by pushing START   button on HT transformar,always insure that air-conditioner should be ON to maintain cooling. The room temperature should be maintain at 16°C to 22°C . When it is start- always start tube warm up it will take some time(60-180 sec) to warm the tube. Now you can do your procedure.. How to shutdown or stop machine> How to shutdown ct scan machine - If you want to shut off the machine check the temperature of the machine, if it is below 15°C or in between 15-18°C then shutdown the gantry by pushing START - STOP  button on the HT transformar, Now shutdown the computer. →In next part of this ct scan guidelines we discuss how to do ct-scan procedure & filming >>>