PROGNOST F
Instructions for use
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Handling / Operation
4.1
Operation PROGNOST F
4.1.1
Releasing the table top brake (positioning the table top)
By actuating the brake arm (Figure 3-1/4) with the foot, the brakes of the table top (Figure 3-1/2) are
released, whereby the table top can be moved floating by hand.
CAUTION!
The corner of the table top are relatively sharp.
When moving the table top horizontally as well as when getting on and off
the patient, the corners of the table top must be observed. Additional
protective parts are available as optional accessories (see chapter 3.2).
The table top displacement is from the central position in:
Transverse direction
± 150 mm
Longitudinal direction
± 330 mm (2m table top)
± 460 mm (2.26 m table top)
Prior to patient positioning, the X-ray unit must be brought into the required exposure
position.
4.1.2
Operation at the PROGNOST F
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Move the table to a position in which the patient can climb onto the table surface as easily as
possible.
CAUTION!
Der PROGNOST F is only used for positioning the patient during the
examination.
The patient may only ascend and descend under the supervision or assistance
of the examiner, otherwise there is a risk of injury! Help patients to climb up.
If the patient weights more than 150 kg, the user must follow the steps for
ascending and descending the patient as described in chapter 4.1.2
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Ascent and descent of the patient (see Fig. 4-1)
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Slide the table top all the way to one side (left or right).
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Push the Bucky cassette tray to the other side.
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Position the table top as centred as possible (rear/front).
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The patient should ascend and descend in the middle of the table top (green arrow).