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Examination
Digital Radiography
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◆ Select an organ program with serialography according to the type of examina-
tion.
◆ Select the measuring fields (dominants):
– center dominant for images of the spine
– lateral dominants for orthopedic longleg images
Moving the system and tabletop into the starting position
◆
Position the patient.
◆ Bring the X-ray system and tabletop into the intended starting position.
The exposure series is generally started in the pelvic region for better exposure
control.
The entire examination area must be scanned without interruptions. If necessary,
perform a test run without fluoroscopy and correct the starting position.
◆
Deflect the joystick for “X-ray system longitudinal movement” up/down until
the entire examination area has been scanned.
◆
Return to the start position.
◆ Check the starting position during fluoroscopy.
Scanning process
The X-ray system is in the starting position for the scanning process.
◆ Actuate the exposure release button until the entire examination area has
been scanned.
– The X-ray system moves automatically when the exposure is released.
End of the scene
◆
Let go of the exposure release button.
– The X-ray system movement stops automatically
During the exposure series the patient should take only shallow breaths or not
breathe at all.
The scene is also ended if the image memory is full and the maximum scene
time has been reached, independently of the position in which the system is lo-
cated.