Norland Elite 437A150, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Guide
437D140 Rev. I
Scanning Hip 8-5
General Patient Scanning Cautions
Caution: Properly Mark the Patient. To ensure scanner arm does not contact the patient, always
verify patient is positioned properly before scanning or moving the scanner arm.
Caution: Do not move the patient while marking the regions to be scanned. Always remain near the
patient, in the event assistance is needed.
Caution: Do not touch the patient and the computer system at the same time as this could increase
leakage currents.
Caution: Do not reach around to the back of the unit while the scanner arm is moving. While guards
are provided, it is wise to avoid any chance of pinching the arm, hand, or fingers between the scanner
arm and the frame, or between the source and the scanner arm.
Caution: Do not allow the patient to bump, push, or lean on the scanner arm. Manually moving the
arm could result in an error message which will require removing the patient from the table and doing
the Find Table Dimensions routine.
Caution: Make certain the patient does not dangle their arm or hand over the riser while the scanner
arm is moving during a scan. The scan will not be usable, as the patient will not be properly positioned,
and the patient may be at risk of pinching their hand or finger between the scanner arm and the riser or
between the x-ray source and the scanner arm.
Caution: Make certain the patient does not stick a finger into the slot in the bottom of the upper arm
cover during a scan; it could be pinched.
Caution: When positioning the patient, ensure they start by sitting near the center of the table and
then swing their legs up. Sitting at either end makes positioning awkward.
Caution: Caution the patient to remain still during the scan to ensure quality results.
Caution: Help the patient up from the scanner after scan data collection; some patients may require a
few minutes to regain equilibrium after lying down for a length of time.