Carestream CS 8100 - Patient Preparation and Positioning for Submento-Vertex Image; Patient Type Selection for Submento-Vertex; Adjusting Parameters for Submento-Vertex (Optional); Patient Preparation Steps for Submento-Vertex

Cephalometric Modality User guide for CS 8100 Family and CS 8100 3D Family_SM987_Ed02 35
4. (Optional) If the default parameter setting is not adapted to your patient type, click the Parameter
button:
• Select the appropriate parameters.
• Click and select Memorize Anatomy setting if you want to save the new parameter
settings as future default settings.
Preparing and Positioning the Adult and Pediatric Patient
To prepare and position the patient, follow these steps:
1. Ask the patient to remove all metal objects.
2. Ask the patient to wear a lead apron. Ensure that the apron lays flat across the patient’s shoulders.
3. Pull out at the top part of a head clamp bar to extend both bars.
4. Ask the patient to do the following:
• Move forward.
• Sit or stand up straight.
• Place both ears in between the head clamps.
Important: See the CS 8100 Family and CS 8100 3D Family Safety,
Regulatory and Technical Specifications User Guides for information on
radiation protection and recommendations when you select a patient
type especially the pediatric patient.
Important: The head clamp will NOT extend if you pull out at the lower
part of the bar.