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DPX-IQ Operator’s Manual Forearm E-1
Appendix E Contents
E.1 Forearm Image Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
E.2 Acquisition Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
E.3 Forearm Image Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Revised 1/99C
Appendix E:Forearm Image Acquisition and Analysis
E.1 Forearm Image Acquisition
The procedure that follows gives the basic steps necessary to complete a forearm
image acquisition. Refer to section E.2 for more information.
1. Refer to section 2.3.3 to add or select a patient.
2. At the Forearm Acquisition screen, select
#
. The Verify Values window is shown.
3. Record or examine the following information:
• Forearm Length —the length of the forearm to be scanned.
• Patient Side —the arm to be scanned, left or right. (LUNAR recommends the
patient’s non-dominant arm.)
• Scan Mode —150
µ
A is the only scan mode available. Select
!
when the Scan
Mode window is shown.
• Scan Width —width of the arm to be scanned. Make sure the width is large
enough to scan the patient's forearm.
• Scan Length —record Total, Distal, Shaft, or Manual. (LUNAR recommends
Total scan length.)
4. Select
/
. The Forearm Acquisition screen is shown.
5. Select
!
. The scan arm moves to the HOME position.
6. Remove the scan pad and set the forearm positioner on the scan table.
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Forearm