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Fig. 8: Improperly applied device
Depending on the breast size which you indicated at the beginning
of the examination, you will be required to make three or five
applications to each breast.
ALWAYS BEGIN WITH THE RIGHT BREAST
Breast size 1, 2 or 3
If patient’s breast size is 1, 2 or 3 (
see Fig. 9A
for size 1 or 2 and
Fig. 9B
for size 3), during the examination you will need to
perform:
1.
One central application to the breast, making sure that the
lower edge of the matrix, i.e. the black part (the thermographic
foil), adheres to the breast (not to the abdomen). Do not push
the breast up.
2.
One upper application to the outer part of the breast, on the
border with the axilla, making sure that the edge of the matrix
touches upon the lateral edge of the breast and does not extend
beyond it.
3.
One upper application to the inner part of the breast, making
sure that the edge of the matrix does not extend to the other
