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6 Position cushion type SC1 (for large patients SC1 + SC2 ) in the pocket
at the front of the patient’s seat.
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Position the legs of the patient on cushion type SC1 or SC1 + SC2
(which remains below the knee).
fig. 13.4 - Cushion type SC1 on the relative support of the seat (the
configuration is shown without the patient)
8 The front and rear shielding collars (optional) must be fixed to the
gantry and opened to the maximum limit, to avoid any type of
interference with insertion of the limb. Always leave the covers fitted
on the gantry.
If using the DPA Foot/Ankle Coil 3:
9 Insert the coil in the gantry: it clicks into place to confirm correct
positioning.
10 Adjust the support for cushion type C in the maximum extension
position, exerting traction towards the rear opening of the gantry.
A t t e n t i o n
If examining large patients and/or patients with limited functionality,
the operation described in the points above requires the presence of
two operators to ensure correct completion: one to lift the patient’s
legs and the other to insert the SC1 or SC1+SC2 cushion in the pocket
on the patient’s seat.