Norland Elite 437A150, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Guide
437D140 Rev. I
Quick Reference - AP Spine Scan
The AP Spine scan takes measurements from L1 through L4.
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 AP Spine button. Click . Check the parameters.
Position the patient face up in center of the scanner table. Position the scanner arm over the patient's mid-
section. Use the leg rest block to stretch the spine and relax the curvature.
Caution: Caution the patient not to stare into the beam.
Click in the Parameters tab window.
MARKING THE START POINT: Turn ON the laser. Move the scanner arm until the laser dot is positioned 1-
cm below the xiphoid process and then press the button on the Scanner Arm Touch Pad.
MARKING THE END POINT: Move the scanner arm so that the laser dot is positioned 2-cm below the iliac
crests and press the button.
Click to begin the Measure Scan. Allow the scan to complete.
If the scan is satisfactory, click .
Select the region type to be analyzed:
Click and hold the control points to move the cursors. Position the top line near the top of L2.
Position the bottom line near the bottom of L4.
Click .
Confirm that cursors are set between T12/L1 (if applicable), L1/L2, L2/L3, L3/L4, and L4/L5. Move if neces-
sary.
If you are done scanning, remove the Leg Rest, move the scanner arm and assist the patient up from the
table.
Click .
Click .
Click to print a Report (or click to end the process and return to the main win-
dow).
Click and then .