Quick Reference Guide - Lateral Spine Scan
The Lateral Spine scan procedure consists of a brief Scout Scan over the lumbar area, a Measure Scan, cal-
culation of numeric results, and the saving and printing of the 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 Lateral Spine button. Click
. Check the parameters.
Place the Leg Rest, Back Rest, and the Rib Cage Support blocks in position on the scanner table.
Position the patient on their left side, with back against the Back Rest block. Position the Leg Rest block so
that the patient’s legs form a 135° angle. Support the ribs with the Rib Cage Support block and place the
Head Roll under the patient’s head. Place the Limb blocks between the arms and legs. Position the scanner
arm over the patient's midsection.
Caution:
Caution the patient not to stare into the beam.
Click
in the Parameters tab window.
MARKING THE START POINT: Turn ON the laser. Position the laser dot 2-cm above the lowest point of
the rib cage and 7-cm to 10-cm anterior (forward) of the patient’s back, then press the
button on the
Scanner Arm Touch Pad.
MARKING THE END POINT: Position the laser dot 2-cm below the iliac crest and press the
button.
MARKING THE BASELINE POINT: Position the laser dot over the abdominal region, 5-cm anterior to the
spine and press the
button.
Click
to begin the Scout Scan.
When the Scout Scan is finished, use the cursors to encompass L3 (single vertebra), L2-L3, or L3-L4 (mul-
tiple vertebrae). Position the center line to touch the anterior edge of vertebra(e).
Click
. Allow the measure scan to complete. If the scan is satisfactory, click
.
If you are done scanning, assist the patient up from the table.
Select the region to be analyzed in the “Regions” window. Click
.
Place the upper left control point inside the vertebral notch, above and to the left of the top vertebra. Place
the bottom left control point inside notch, below and to the left of the bottom vertebra. Click
.
Click
.Click
. Click
to print a Report (or click
to end the
process and return to the main window).
Click
,
and then
.
Operator's Guide
437D140 Rev. I
10-6
Scanning Lateral Spine
Summary of Contents for Elite 437A150
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