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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2001
Richard A. Valiga, Waukesha, WI (US);
Fazle Ali, Brookfield, WI (US);
Holly A. McDaniel, Waukesha, WI (US);
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC, Waukesha, WI (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method that allows an operator to initiate a prep delay sequence from an area adjacent a patient table are provided for use with x-ray emitting scanners. An operator is allowed to maintain continued focus on a patient to be scanned and closely monitor the patient during the injection sequence. Overall scan time is reduced by decreasing the number of times the operator must travel between the operator console and the patient table. Risk to prolonged radiation exposure is thereby reduced. Ultimately, the present invention allows for better quality patient care, faster scan times and overall increased throughput, reduced repetitive tasks for the operators, reduced risk of x-ray exposure to operators, and, in some circumstances, eliminating the need for multiple operators.