7.2. MEG Software Setup
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7.2. MEG Software Setup

7.2.1. Store Participant Information

The Patient selection window is shown in Figure 7.2. In this window, the following procedure must be performed:

  1. Ensure that no participant is currently selected using right mouse click in the list of participants and choosing “Deselect All Patients” from the drop-down menu.
  2. Click on “New Patient”.
  3. In the dialog shown in Figure 7.1 Enter participant ID (beginning “Rnnnn”) and scan name (“Pnnnn”), if the scan has already been set up.
  4. Enter participant's personal details; name and date of birth (in the format yyyy/mm/dd).
  5. Click on “Save”.

Figure 7.1. Patient Editor Window

Patient Editor Window

7.2.2. Choosing a Specific Participant

  1. Once a new patient has been added, they will appear in the list on the left side of the window.
  2. Choose the correct participant by clicking on the corresponding box on the left-hand side of the name. A tick will appear in the box.
  3. Click on “Post Selection.”
  4. To ensure your participant is selected click on “Show Posted Selection”. The participant name should appear in a new window at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 7.2. Patient Selection Window

Patient Selection Window

7.2.3. Select the Scan

  1. Click on “Acquisition Setup”.
  2. Load a previously specified template: Click on “Scan” and select the scan template form the drop down menu.
  3. Check that the selected scan is the appropriate one.
  4. Rule out the presence of any artefacts: Click “Send As Idle Parameters” and the selected scanner read out will be displayed on the display monitor.
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