Esaote O-scan eXP, User Manual

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Calf examinations
24 Close the shielding collar to guarantee perfect contact with the
shielding straps (refer to chapter 7).
25 Acquire the Scout sequence (see chapter “Examination environment”
of the User Interface Manual). as the examination refers to an
anatomic region that is difficult to identify, use of an M.R. marker helps
when checking centering.
On completion of the examination, proceed as follows:
1 Release the lower limb locking/movement device by turning knob A
counter-clockwise (refer to Chapter 6 in this document).
2
Hold the ankle with one hand and with the other move the limb
locking/movement device away from the gantry.
3 Open the front and rear shielding collars to the maximum limit, leaving
them - if no problems are created in the subsequent steps of the
procedure - fitted on the gantry.
4 Remove any cushions positioned between the coil and the limb.
5
Release the seat, pushing the front locking brake pedals upwards, and
the rear brake pedal downwards.
6 Move the patient's seat back, using the handle situated in the rear, to
remove the limb.
7 Help the patient to place the limb removed from the coil gently onto
the floor. Also ensure that the limb not examined and positioned on
the lateral leg rest is placed gently onto the floor.
8
Lock the seat, pressing the rear brake and at least one of the two front
brakes, in a position to guarantee easy descent for the patient without
any obstruction by the magnetic unit.
9 Remove the shielding straps and insulating strap from the patient.
W a r n i n g
To avoid possible burns, during knee examinations, place the
insulating strap around the thigh and ensure that there are no direct
contact surfaces with the front gantry frame.
Otherwise place standard cushions between the gantry frame and
thigh.
N o t e
If no error message indicating the presence of interference and/or
noise upon acquisition is displayed and if the acquired scout images
are free of interference and/or noise, the examination can be
performed. Otherwise ensure correct positioning of the covers and
shielding strap and then repeat the Scout sequence.