Esaote O-scan eXP, User Manual

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10 Move the seat up to the magnetic unit. Raise the arm, passing it inside
the front cover, and rest on the coil opening. Slowly slide the arm on
the cushion inside the coil, with the hand in a horizontal position,
centering the region examined.
11
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. 16.1 - Positioning the forearm in the coil with cushions type P
12 Positioning with this coil proceeds from point 12.
If using the 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 forearm with respect to the coil.
10 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;