User Manual – General instruction for use
USER MANUAL • X-MIND prime • (19) • 01/2020 • NXMPEN010C
Warning
During the emission of X-rays, protection procedures for the operator and
personnel in the area must comply with local regulations. In all cases, it is
recommended that only the patient and operator are present in the room during
the emission of X-rays. If the operator is not protected by suitable screens, he
must stand at least 2 meters away from the emission of the rays (
Figure 1
).
Note
Before performing a Sinus exam, because of the specific trajectory described
by the rotating arm, it is recommended to check for possible mechanical
interference with the patient's shoulder during rotation. Press the "Test" icon to
activate the Test function. In this condition, it is possible to make the unit carry
out all movements made during the exam without emitting X-rays. Test mode
may also be useful when the equipment is used on child patients, to show them
how the equipment works before running the exam.
Once the cycle is completed, deactivate the "Test" function by pressing the icon
again.
1. Check once again that exposure data are correct. If not, correct them as described
in paragraph 8.7.2; ensure that the equipment's indicator light "Ready for X-rays" (4
- Figure 10) comes on, press the X-ray button for the entire duration of the exposure,
checking the simultaneous working of the "X-rays emission" indicator (both on the
equipment keyboard and GUI) and the acoustic ray signal.
The Digital Acquisition System will, in the meantime, process the image.
At the end of the acquisition, the GUI will be replaced by the acquired image.
Note
During the exam, one single rotation of the rotating arm is to be expected, with
X-ray emission limited to the area concerned.
Note
X-MIND prime assumes that the digital sensor is ready: if this is not the case,
the blue light indicator of "Computer connection" status (5 - Figure 10) start
blinking slowly.
Note
The rotation of the arm and the emission of the X-rays will start with a delay of
about 3 seconds from when the X-ray button is pressed. As the X-ray button is
a "dead man’s switch", it must be kept pressed down until the end of the
exposure.
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