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CHAPTER 1
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
SECTION 1
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is written for health care professionals (namely, X–Ray technologists)
to provide the necessary information relating to the proper operation of the sys-
tem. The guide is intended to teach you the system components and features
necessary to use it to its maximum potential. It is not intended to teach radiologi-
cal imaging or to make any type of clinical diagnosis.
This guide should be kept with the equipment at all times. It is important for you to
read and understand the contents of this guide before attempting to use this prod-
uct. It is important for you to periodically review the procedures and safety precau-
tions.
SECTION 2
PREREQUISITE SKILLS
This guide is not intended to teach radiological imaging. It is necessary for you to
have sufficient knowledge to competently perform the various diagnostics imaging
procedures within your modality. This knowledge is gained through a variety of
education methods including clinical working experience, hospital based pro-
grams, and as part of many college and university Radiological Technology pro-
grams.
SECTION 3
SAFETY NOTICES
The following are used to emphasize certain safety instructions. This guide used
the international symbol along with the danger, warning, or caution message. This
section also describes the purpose of a Note.
DANGER IS USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR ACTIONS
FOR WHICH A SPECIFIC HAZARD IS KNOWN TO EXIST
WHICH WILL CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH,
OR SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUC-
TIONS ARE IGNORED.
WARNING IS USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR ACTIONS FOR
WHICH A SPECIFIC HAZARD IS KNOWN TO EXIST WHICH MAY
CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR SUBSTANTIAL
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
Caution is used to identify conditions or actions for which a potential
hazard may exist which will or can cause minor personal injury or
property damage if the instructions are ignored.
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