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990400 Rev C 2010 May 1
Chapter
6
Patient Positioning and
Protocols
Patient Positioning
Positioning the patient properly and minimizing patient movement
are the keys to optimal scan results. Several system features can be
used to assist with patient positioning and are detailed in the
following paragraphs.
The figure below shows the location of these features and the order
in which they are generally used to position a patient.
2. Close Gate
3. Adjust Chin
Support and
Chin Cup as
needed
4. Adjust Head Support and
use Head Strap as needed
5. Use Alignment Lights
to check positioning
1. Adjust Chair
Height
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