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C-2 Lateral Spine DPX-IQ Operator’s Manual
Figure C-1. Correct spine position
7. Refer to figure C-2 to complete the steps that follow:
• Pull the compressor strap (
➊
) over the patient's torso and secure it to the back of
the positioner.
• Set a foam wedge between the patient's thighs and the bottom of the positioner,
and below the knees (
➋
). Make sure the patient's back is flat against the
positioner and adjust the strap so the patient does not roll forward during
the scan.
• Position a foam wedge (
➌
) between the back of the patient’s thighs and the
positioner to hold their knees in place during the scan.
• Make sure the patient's arms are not inside the scan path.
Figure C-2. Patient position
8. Select
!
. The scan arm and detector move to the approximate start position and the
program turns on the laser light.
➊
➋
➌
➋
➊
➌