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X-Ray Lung Examination
Fig. 40 X-Ray Lung Examination
The backrest of the bed consists of HPL and is x-ray translucent. The bed is equipped with an x-ray cassette hol-
der with 2 U-profiles under the backrest. This design allows taking x-ray images of the patient’s lungs without
moving the patient manually.
20.1 Necessary Steps before the Examination
NOTE This procedure is suitable for patients who cannot be moved due to critical conditions (e. g. internal
bleeding).
Make sure that patient is in centre of bed.
Make sure that backrest is in lowest position and siderails are folded up.
Pull out x-ray cassette holder.
Insert x-ray cassette (format 43 cm x 35 cm).
Push back x-ray cassette holder with x-ray cassette so that the cassette centre indicator is exactly under
the edge of the mattress platform.
Correct position of x-ray cassette holder using the tooth mechanism so that the upper edge of the x-ray
cassette is exactly under the patient’s shoulder line.
Adjust parameters of the x-ray device.
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Examination with C-arm
Backrest and seat of the bed are x-ray translucent. The bed is equipped with a column construction. This design
allows C-arm-assisted operations (mainly cardiological operations such as temporary external cardiostimulation)
without moving the patient. The x-ray tube of the C-arm is located between the undercarriage and the mattress
platform.
21.1 Necessary Steps before the Operation
Make sure that backrest is in highest position and siderails are folded up.
Position upper part of C-arm (sensor and indicator) above the patient’s chest.
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