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5-3Patient Positioning and Control
In addition, before moving the table, table–top, Intelligent Digital Device, Bucky,
OTS or other elements, be sure that the surrounding areas are clear of any obstruc-
tion.
Periodic inspection, prompt adjustment, repair or replacement of all elements of
this equipment is recommended. If in doubt about the condition of this equipment,
consult a GE Medical Systems technician.
5-4Table Angulation
Before angulating the table verify the area beneath and above the table is clear of
obstruction. Selection of table positioning controls may result in patient injury or
equipment damage.
5-5Unsafe Table Region
Use care to avoid patient or operator injury, or equipment damage, in the event
that an actual equipment failure caused the table to remain in an unsafe region.
If a table enters into, or powers up in an unsafe region, only those controls that
can return the table to a safe region are allowed. To move out of an unsafe region:
1.
Center the table top. If full table motion is not available, then
2.
Move the table into the horizontal position. If full table motion is still not available.
3.
Remove patient from table, safely, and call GE Service.
PATIENT INJURY MAY OCCUR. ALWAYS ASSIST THE PATIENT ON
OR OFF THE TABLE AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF AN EXAM.
WHEN MOVING THE TABLE TOP, BUCKY OR OTHER ELEMENTS, BE
SURE THE PATIENT’S HEAD (HAIR), HANDS AND FEET ARE
COMPLETELY ON AND WITHIN THE TABLE TOP PROPER. ENSURE
OXYGEN AND IV TUBING STAYS CLEAR FROM MOVING
COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM. IF PATIENT’S HANDS GRIP
AROUND THE TABLE TOP FRAME, OR IF ANY PART OF HIS BODY
HANGS OVER ANY EDGE OR END OF THE TABLE, SERIOUS INJURY
MAY RESULT. USE THE PATIENT GRASP HANDLES, THE SAFETY
HARNESS, THE SHOULDER REST, THE FOOT REST AND OTHER
SAFETY MEASURES, AS APPROPRIATE, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
PERSONAL INJURY IS POSSIBLE IN THE EVENT OF UNINTENDED
TABLE ANGULATION. DO NOT LEAVE PATIENT UNATTENDED ON
THE TABLE.
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