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

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4. Acquiring CEPH Images (Optional)
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4.2.4 Waters’ view Mode
Patient Positioning
1. Turn the Nasal Positioner to the PA / Waters’ view / Carpus mode Positioning
Marker as shown below.
2. Fold the Nasal Positioner up. The Nasal Positioner is not used in Waters’ view mode.
3.
Guide the patient to the CEPH unit.
4. Ask the patient to stand upright facing the X-ray detector. Make sure that the
patient’s shoulders are level and that his/her neck is relaxed.
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
to the patient.
6. During the operation, properly align the Ear Rods to the patient's ears so his/her
head does not move.
7. Direct the patient to swallow first before closing his/her mouth, and guide the patient
to bend the head backward 30˚ - 40˚. Direct the patient to remain in the current
position until image acquisition is completed.
8. Click the READY button on Console Software. No X-ray will be emitted at this point.
9.
Now go
to 4.3 X-ray Exposure
to start the exposure.