Vatech PaX-i Plus PCH-30CS, User Manual

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4. Acquiring CEPH Images (Optional)
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4.2.1 Lateral / Full Lateral Mode
Correct posture reduces the shadow casted by the patient's
cervical spine and allows clear image acquisition.
Patient Positioning
1. Turn the Nasal Positioner to the Lateral mode Positioning Marker as shown below.
2. Leave enough space between the Ear Rods.
Use the Porion Position Reference Indicator that appears in
the acquired image to easily confirm the location of Porion.
3. Guide the patient to the CEPH unit.
4.
Direct the patient to relax his/her neck and shoulders and stand upright.
5. Use the Column UP/DOWN button or switch option to adjust the height of the CEPH
unit to approximately match the height of the patient.
After adjusting the height of the column, align the Ear Rods
and Nasal Positioner to the patient.
6. Align the Ear Rods to the patient’s ears properly so that the head does not move
during the operation. And align the Nasal Positioner to the patient’s nasion by
adjusting its height.