4 Acquiring CEPH Images
Frankfurt plane
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After adjusting the height of the column to suit the patient,
fit the ear rods along the patient's ear canals and adjust the
CAUTION
nasal positioner.
9. Ask the patient to swallow any saliva in his/her mouth and remain still until
X-Ray exposure is complete.
10. Click the Ready button after the patient has been properly positioned. No
X-Ray will be emitted at this point.
11. Proceed to section 4.3 Initiating X-Ray Exposure.
4. Adjust the height of the unit to suit the
patient by pressing the column up/down
button or switch (optional).
5. Ask the patient to stand upright.
6. Make sure that the patient's shoulders
are level and that their neck is relaxed.
7. The ear rods should fit properly along
the patient's ear canals. The patient's
Frankfurt Plane should be parallel to the
floor.
8. Position the nasal positioner on the
patient's Nasion point. The height of nasal
positioner can be adjusted.
PaX-i3D Smart(PHT-30LFO) User Manual