Esaote O-scan eXP, User Manual

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Raise the limb not examined and position on the lateral leg rest.
12 Insert an adequate number of standard cushions
of different thicknesses ( P1 - P3 ) between the coil and limb. This very
important step enables:
- avoidance of undesirable movements;
- facilitated and correct centering of the limb in the coil;
- increased patient's comfort;
- no direct contact between the patient’s skin and the coil, which could
lead to areas of excessive brightness in the images and difficulties with
diagnosis.
13 Positioning with this coil proceeds from point 19.
19 If used, close the rear cover completely onto itself.
20
Lock the seat by pressing the rear brake and at least one of the two
front brakes (refer to chapter 6).
21 Position the large shielding strap on the thigh, precisely at the point of
closure of the front shielding cover.
22 Close the front cover to guarantee perfect contact with the shielding
strap (refer to chapter 7).
23
Acquire the Scout sequence (see chapter “Examination environment”
of the User Interface Manual).
On completion of the examination, proceed as follows:
1 Open the front shielding cover to the maximum limit, leaving it - if no
problems are created in the subsequent steps of the procedure - fitted
on the gantry.
2 Remove any cushions positioned between the anatomical region
examined and the coil.
3 Release the seat, pushing the front locking brake pedals upwards, and
the rear brake pedal downwards.
N o t e
When examining the ankle, the malleolus must be positioned at the
center of the DPA Foot/Ankle Coil.
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.