Cephalometric Modality User guide for CS 8100 Family and CS 8100 3D Family_SM987_Ed02 45
2. Ask the patient to wear a lead apron. For Carpus acquisitions, ask the patient to wear a lead
apron with thyroid collar. Ensure that the apron lays flat across the patient’s shoulders.
3. Ask the patient to do the following:
• Stand to the side and as far as possible from the Cephalometric unit.
• Open the hand fully and place it flat on the carpus panel.
Launching the X-ray
To launch the X-ray, follow these steps:
1. Leave the X-ray room and close the door. You must keep visual contact with the patient during
acquisition.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the:
• hand, wrist, and forearm are in a
completely vertical position.
• hand is approximately in the
middle of the carpus panel.
Important: For Carpus acquisitions, the pediatric patient must wear
a lead apron with thyroid collar.
WARNING: To avoid exposure to other parts of the body, make sure
the patient stands as far away as possible from the X-ray emission
range and extends the hand to the carpus panel.
WARNING: To avoid exposure to other parts of the body, make sure
the patient stands as far away as possible from the X-ray emission
range and extends the hand to the carpus panel.
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