i-CAT FLX V Series, User Manual

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Taking a Scan
032-0329-EN Rev K
Perform a PAN Scan
1. Prepare the scanner for a PAN scan. Refer to
Patient Positioning For PAN Scans -
At A Glance.
2. In SmartScan STUDIO, select exam entry in scheduled exams list.
3. Press to access protocols.
4. Select a protocol.
5. Position patient for scan. Refer to
Patient Positioning For PAN Scans - At A Glance
.
6. Select (scout scan) and press to continue. The scanner initializes.
7. Instruct the patient to swallow and hold, put the tongue to the roof of the mouth and
hold for the duration of the exposure.
8. When prompted, press the
Scan
button on the operator control box.
An audible alarm is sounded and the X-ray ON light is illuminated during radiation
exposure. The scanner acquires the data and creates the images.
CAUTION
If the optional deadman handswitch is installed on the scanner, press and hold
handswitch before pressing the
Scan
button, and continue to hold handswitch down for
the duration of the exposure (
X-ray
light on). Early release of the handswitch stops the
exposure and the
Fault
light turns on. The patient will have to be re-scanned.
9. Review scout scan to ensure the following:
•
Verify patient is positioned properly at a 10
o
angle. Press and drag the button for the
Occlusal (yellow) plane line to position it over
the patient’s Occlusal plane on the scout scan.
The line should roughly align from the back of
the smile line to the point where the patient is
biting on the bite tip. Use the slide controls to
adjust the brightness and contrast buttons as
needed.