K990400 16 April 2008
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Chapter
6
Acquisitioning (Scanning)
Patient Positioning
To position the Patient for scanning:
1. There are two sets of mounting slots for the chair. It is
recommended to mount the chair in the lower slots for Patients
that are taller than 4” 9”.
2. With the gate opened, have the Patient seated in the chair, facing
forward. The Patient should be seated comfortably with hands in
lap.
HEAD
SUPPORT
BACKPLATE
CHIN
SUPPORT
GATE
(SWINGS OPEN,
MAGNETS LOCK
IN PLACE)
PATIENT
ALIGNMENT
PANEL (ADJUSTS
CHAIR UP/DOWN)
HEAD SUPPORT
BACK PLATE
KNOB
(SLIDES TO
ADJUST THE
POSITION OF THE
HEAD SUPPORT)
MOTORIZED
CHAIR
(MOVES
UP/DOWN VIA
BUTTONS ON
PATIENT
ALIGNMENT
PANEL)