Positioning The Patient - VATECH Pax-i3D Manual Del Usuario

3 Acquiring PANO Images
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Positioning the Patient

Before Positioning the Patient
■ Ask the patient to remove all jewelry and metallic objects, such as earrings,
hair pins, spectacles, dentures, and orthodontic appliances. These items
may cause shadow images which could obscure diagnosis.
■ It is strongly recommended that the patient wear a lead apron for protection
against any possible scatter radiation.
■ Adjust the column height to the patient's height using the up/down button or switch.
Correct positioning is an important factor in capturing the
best possible image. Proper positioning will reduce the
NOTE
appearance of the cervical spine in the image.
Disinfect the chin support and bite block using an alcohol-
based cleaning solution and wipe away all residue with dry
cloth.
If you don't adjust the laser beams for patient alignment
CAUTION
(vertical, horizontal, and canine beams), part of the image
may be zoomed in or out or a ghost may appear in the
image.
Be careful not to project the laser beams directly into the
patient's eyes as this could severely damage the patient's
WARNING
vision.
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