Patient Positioning - VATECH PaX-i PLUS Manual De 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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Have patients (especially pregnant women and children) wear a
lead apron to protect themselves from residual radiation.
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Be careful not to shine the laser beam directly into the 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.
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Correct posture reduces the shadow casted by the patient's
cervical spine and allows clear image acquisition.
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Metal implants or bridges may reduce the quality of the 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.
4. Acquiring CEPH Images (Optional)
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