Acquiring a Carpus Image
KODAK 8000C Digital Panoramic and Cephalometric Extraoral Imaging System User Guide (SM735)_Ed 02 5–17
Preparing and Positioning the 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. Press and hold the height adjustment buttons to raise the cephalostat head.
4. Ask the patient to stand on the side of the cephalometric unit, open the hand fully and
place it on the sensor.
WARNING
Make sure that the patient is not positioned in front of the
x-ray emission.