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1-4 System Overview DPX-IQ Operator’s Manual
1.2.2 Patient Safety
Pinch Points
Warning labels identify the location of pinch points (figure 1-3). When the scan arm is
in motion, make sure pinch points are clear at all times. Patient limbs must remain
inside the boundaries of the table top:
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A pinch point is made between the scan arm and the scan table.
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At the end of a Lateral Spine acquisition, a pinch point can be made between the
patient’s legs and scan arm.
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The scan arm makes a pinch point on both ends of the scan table.
Figure 1-3. Pinch points
Laser Safety
DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM during image acquisition and Quality
Assurance procedures. The label that follows is located on the scan arm and shows the
location of the laser aperture.
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L a s e r A p e r t u r e
La se r Ap er tu re
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