Quick Reference - Hip Scan
The Hip scan process consists of a brief Scout scan over the femoral neck area, a Measure scan, calculation of
numeric results, and the saving and printing of data.
Screen patient for contraindications.
In the Database Navigator window, click on the
existing
patient’s name, then click
OR click
to start a
new
record.
Update (or enter) the patient’s Demographic information.
Click
. Click the Right Hip or Left Hip button. Click
. Check the parameters.
Position the patient face up in the center of the scanner table. Place the Hip Sling with straps under the
patient's legs as close to the pelvic area as possible. Place the Leg Separator Block between the patient’s
heels.
Position and pull up on the Velcro strap (to remove any slack) on the leg that will not be scanned. Repeat the
process on the leg that will be scanned.
Note:
Scan the non-dominant side (except in the case of a previous fracture or prosthetic device).
On the leg that will not be scanned, gently pull the Velcro strap to the next reference number to rotate the hip.
Repeat the process on the leg that will be scanned.
Caution:
Caution the patient not to stare into the beam.
Click
in the Parameters tab window.
MARKING THE CENTER OF THE FEMORAL NECK: Position the scanner arm over the patient's mid-
section. Turn ON the laser and position the laser dot at the approximate center of the femoral neck. Press
the
button on the Scanner Arm Touch Pad.
Click
to begin the Scout Scan.
Note:
The Scout Scan may be terminated when the entire femoral neck is visible. A minimum of 10
scout scan lines must be completed.
When the Scout scan is finished, click on the target and drag it to the center of the femoral neck.
Click on
. Allow the Measure scan to complete.
If the scan is satisfactory, click
.
If no further scans are to be performed, remove the Hip Sling and assist the patient up from table.
Click on the target, drag it to the center of the femoral neck, click
.
Click
. Click
. Click
to print a Report.
Click
and then
.
Operator's Guide
437D140 Rev. I
8-6
Scanning Hip
Summary of Contents for Elite 437A150
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