Planmeca intra - Taking an exposure

MOLAR EXPOSURE
18 Planmeca Intra X-ray Unit
User’s Manual
7.3 Taking an exposure
Ask the patient to remain as still as possible. Move as far
away from the X-ray tube as the length of the cable from
the control panel permits. The distance must be at least 2
meters (6.6 ft) from the X-ray tube.
No one except the patient may remain in the radiation
area while the exposure is taken.
NOTE Maintain audio and visual contact with the patient and
unit during the exposure.
Check that the ready light is on.
Press and hold the exposure key on the control panel for
the duration of the exposure.
The exposure warning light will come on. You will also
hear the radiation warning tone during the exposure.
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