5 Operating procedures
86500-IMG rev 3 GE Healthcare 31
5.7.1 ECS movement
1 The C-Arm is driven upwards without applying compression, to open
the infra-mammary fold.
2 The breast is compressed slightly with the paddle to hold it in place.
3 Final compression is applied by the Bucky or cassette tunnel from
below using the ECS compression movement.
5.7.2 Cranio-Caudal (CC) Projection
1 Select the required film size, load the film into the cassette, and place
the cassette into the cassette holder.
2 Make sure that the C-Arm is in the upright position (0º) by pressing
the CC-key. Adjust the image receptor height using the vertical
height control so that patient’s nipple is in profile, no skin folds are
present under the breast and that the infra-mammary fold is open.
Refer to Fig. 5.8, Correct vertical position and Fig. 5.9, Incorrect
vertical position.
Fig 5.8. Correct vertical position
Fig 5.9. Incorrect vertical position
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