Esaote O-scan eXP, User Manual

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4 / 10 Chapter 14
If using the DPA Hand/Wrist Coil 2:
7 Insert the coil in the gantry: it clicks into place to confirm correct
positioning.
8
Release the brakes and move the seat up to the magnetic unit. Insert
the hand in the coil, in a vertical position and with the thumb pointing
upwards centering the region examined with respect to the coil.
9 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.
fig. 14.2 - Position of the limb during hand examinations
10 Insert an RB cushion in the gantry to support the arm.
11 If used, close the rear shielding collars completely onto itself.
12 Positioning with this coil proceeds from point 14.
If using DPA Foot/Ankle coil 3:
6 Insert the coil in the gantry: it clicks into place to confirm correct
positioning.
7 Adjust the support for cushion type C in the maximum extension
position, exerting traction towards the rear opening of the gantry.
8 rotate the support clockwise through 90° to avoid any type of
interference with insertion of the limb.
9 Release the brakes and move the seat up to the magnetic unit. Insert
the hand in the coil, in a vertical position and with the thumb pointing
upwards centering the region examined with respect to the coil.
10 Insert an RB cushion in the gantry to support the arm.