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====Preparation====
====Preparation====
* Start the software using the no Patch.
* Make sure there is no patch activated
* Create a new patient using the following naming convention: QA_3T_yyyymmdd.
* Create a new patient using the following naming convention: QA_3T_yyyymmdd.
* Use the 3TQA scancard under SC > QA.
* Use the 3TQA scancard under SC > QA > 3TQA_20180313.
* After loading the exam card, right click in or below the sequences to find the ''Edit Scan Control Parameters...'' option. Set the ''coil UI selection mode'' parameter (at the bottom) under the General tab to ''full manual''. Click apply so that the setting is saved for the current login session (clicking Store will save this setting permanently!).
 
* Open the FBIRN sequence and find the ''coils'' tab. Make sure that ''Smart Select'' is turned off and that all elements are selected (blue) for both halves of the head coil.
* After loading the exam card, right click in or below the sequences to find the ''Edit Scan Control Parameters...'' option. Set the ''Auto coil: ch. sel. SNR loss'' parameter (at the bottom) under the Reconstruction tab to ''0'' (this ensures all channels are used). Click apply so that the setting is saved for the current login session (clicking Store will save this setting permanently!).
* Open the FBIRN sequence and find the ''coils'' tab. Make sure that ''Smart Select'' is turned off.


====Phantom placement====
====Phantom placement====
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====Post scanning====
====Post scanning====
* Export the entire patient (in dicom format) to ftpsc_classic '''[er moet nog een project 3tqa aangemaakt worden op de ftp server, de exam card moet dan ook de string "3tqa" bevatten]'''
* Export the entire patient (in classic dicom format) to S: > projects > 3TQA.
* Locate the ''EPI stability tool'' output in G: > Site > Clinicalscience > epi_stability_tool, where you should find a fMRIstabilityoutput.txt output file. Check whether the time and date of the last update are correct, then copy the file to scdropbox > 3T_QA. Alter the name of the file to 3T_QA_EST_yyyymmdd.
 
* Open the ''Edit Scan Control Parameters...'' menu. Switch the ''coil UI selection mode'' parameter back to ''restricted''.
* Helium check: Go to: Start>MR-Development>Display Helium level and press Measure Helium Level (Not during scanning!). Note down helium level in Notepad file under S: > scdropbox > 3T_QA > Helium_measurements_3T
* Helium check: Go to: Start > all programs > MR applications > service tools > display helium level : and press Measure Helium Level (Not during scanning!). Note down helium level in Notepad file under S: > scstaff > Forms and Procedures > Helium measurements
* Remove the patch from the system and log off.


* Close the program, remove the phantom and log off




'''Perhaps it's an idea to include a short description of how the data for each sequence will be analyzed/what the use is? For example the comparison between the two DTIs for enhanced vs default gradient mode.'''
'''Perhaps it's an idea to include a short description of how the data for each sequence will be analyzed/what the use is? For example the comparison between the two DTIs for enhanced vs default gradient mode.'''

Latest revision as of 09:46, 1 November 2018

Preparation

  • Make sure there is no patch activated
  • Create a new patient using the following naming convention: QA_3T_yyyymmdd.
  • Use the 3TQA scancard under SC > QA > 3TQA_20180313.
  • After loading the exam card, right click in or below the sequences to find the Edit Scan Control Parameters... option. Set the Auto coil: ch. sel. SNR loss parameter (at the bottom) under the Reconstruction tab to 0 (this ensures all channels are used). Click apply so that the setting is saved for the current login session (clicking Store will save this setting permanently!).
  • Open the FBIRN sequence and find the coils tab. Make sure that Smart Select is turned off.

Phantom placement

  • Use the 32-channel head coil.
  • Remove the cushioning inside the head coil to reveal two small depressions. Place the red base with the appropriate feet in the depressions and make sure that it's level.
  • Place the FBIRN phantom on the red base. Make sure that the nozzle and sticker are facing straight up.
  • Position the phantom so that the laser is at the same level as the nozzle.

Scanning

  • Make sure all geolinks are set to TRA.
  • Planning is the easiest on the FBIRN sequence due to its large window. Change the angulation by setting AP (deg), RL (deg) and FH (deg) to 0. Proceed to plan the scan so that the midlines are in the center of the phantom in all directions.
  • Starting the scan will result in both PNS and SAR warnings, which may be ignored.

Post scanning

  • Export the entire patient (in classic dicom format) to S: > projects > 3TQA.
  • Helium check: Go to: Start>MR-Development>Display Helium level and press Measure Helium Level (Not during scanning!). Note down helium level in Notepad file under S: > scdropbox > 3T_QA > Helium_measurements_3T
  • Close the program, remove the phantom and log off


Perhaps it's an idea to include a short description of how the data for each sequence will be analyzed/what the use is? For example the comparison between the two DTIs for enhanced vs default gradient mode.

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