Patient Positioning - VATECH PaX-i PLUS PCH-30CS Manual Del Usuario

4.2

Patient Positioning

Getting prepared
1. Let the patient remove all the metal objects (glasses, earrings, hair pins, braces, false
teeth, etc.). Metal objects may induce ghost images and lower the image quality.
2. Have the patient wear a lead apron to protect themselves from residual radiation.
3. Use the Column UP/DOWN button or switch option to adjust the equipment to match
the height of the patient.
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4. Acquiring CEPH Images (Optional)
Have patients (especially pregnant women and children)
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wear a lead apron to protect themselves from residual
radiation.
Be careful not to shine the laser beam directly into the
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person's eyes. Doing so may result in vision loss.
Ensure that the Nasal Positioner is left unfolded, before
adjusting the Ear Rods in the proper direction.
Correct posture reduces the shadow casted by the
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patient's cervical spine and allows clear image
acquisition.
Metal implants or bridges may reduce the quality of the
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images.
In general, imaging is performed with the patient in an
upright position. However, a stool may be used for imaging
patients with special circumstances. If a stool is used,
ensure that the beams and movement of unit are not
obstructed by the stool.
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