Vatech GREEN SMART, User Manual

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8. Acquiring CEPH Images (Optional)
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8.4 X-ray Exposure
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If an emergency occurs during image acquisition, release the
Exposure Switch to cease X-ray emission.
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The operator shall observe the X-ray safety regulations applicable
to his/her area at all times during the operation of this equipment.
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The operator must keep vocal/visual contact with the patient at all
times during the image acquisition process.
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Do not operate the PC during exposure. Doing so may cause the
system to malfunction.
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Let the patient close the eyes during the operation.
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To acquire optimized images, instruct the patient to hold his/her
breath and not to swallow. Also, don’t let the patient move until the
Temple Supports are open.
1.
Get out of the X-ray room and close the door.
2.
Press and hold down the Exposure Switch until image acquisition is completed.
The image appears on the screen.
During X-ray exposure, the status appears as follows.
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The LED light of the Exposure Switch turns yellow.
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The LED light on the top of the equipment turns yellow.
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An alert sound comes out to indicate that X-ray emission is
currently underway.
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On Console Software, the radiation mark turns yellow and “X-RAY”
changes to “X-RAY ON.”
3.
Release the Exposure Switch when “Image capturing is completed” message appears on
the screen.