HF Series Generators -- RAD Console
Operation
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4.5 APR OPERATION
An examination using an APR technique could consist of the following:
1. Make sure that the X-ray Tube to be used is properly warmed-up.
2. Position the patient for the examination.
3. Select the “Patient Size” corresponding to the patients anatomy. This
operation starts the APR mode. Select the “Pediatric” push-button if the
patient is not an adult.
4. Select a general “Body Region” and an “Anatomical View”ofthe
indicated on the APR Display.
5. Technique parameters, Workstation information, Focal Spot, AEC, etc...
corresponding to the APR selection are displayed and indicated on the
Control Console. If needed, the parameters and selections can be
directly modified by the operator.
6. Continue with the normal procedure for a typical RAD examination.
(Refer to Section 4.3 - step 4.)
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