34 Chapter 5 Acquiring Images using the Cephalometric Modality
Acquiring an Oblique Image for the Adult and Pediatric Patient
Before acquiring an image, check that you have:
• Selected the patient record.
• Accessed the CS Imaging Software.
• Accessed the Cephalometric Acquisition Interface.
Preparing the Unit and Setting the Acquisition Parameters
To set the acquisition parameters, follow these steps:
1. On the unit, position the head clamps manually for an oblique exam.
The oblique exam option becomes active.
2.
On the Cephalometric Acquisition Interface, select the appropriate FoV option.
3. Click the Patient button to access the Patient pane.
Select the patient type:
• Child
• Adult: Small, Medium, Large
Important: You must position the head clamps manually because they
cannot be positioned automatically from the Program pane exam
options. When you position the head clamps manually, the relevant
exam option icon becomes active.