Operating Instructions
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8.3. POSITIONING THE PATIENT
A craniostat with auricular rods is available for Latero-lateral or Antero-posterior projection and an adjustable nasion
support.
Remove the nasion support by acting on the release pin in the case of Antero-posterior or Carpus projection
8.3.1. Latero-lateral program (P11)
The configuration of the craniostat for Latero-lateral
program is indicated in the side image.
Turn the ear plug holder, in order to have ear plug and
nasion as illustrated in side image
Grasp the holders at the very top with both hands. Push
the holders simultaneously outwards as far as they will
go.
Insert the protective caps for ear plug.
Bring the unit the proper height using UP or DOWN keys
NOTE
The height adjustment motor starts slowly and then
increases its speed. Press the height adjustment key until
the unit has reached the desired height.
Ask the patient to stand with back to the cephalometric
arm, and guide him between the two ear plug holders.
Grasp the ear plug holders at the top and simultaneously
slide them together. The ear plugs are positioned on the
patient's outer auditory passage.
Grasp the plastic part of the nasion support and adjust
the nasion support height by bringing it up/down.
The end of nasion support must be in contact with nasion
of patient.
Instruct the patient to keep this position until the end of
the exam
